Seize Every Opportunity

And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.

But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”

Luke 18:15-17

What do un-churched people expect from the Church?  Many think that the right thing to do is to be married, baptized and buried in a church service.  It is safe to say, the Church will see most people on at least one of these occasions.  The question is what we do when they show up wanting something?  Will we turn them away or will we welcome them?

Religion says, “There are rules to be followed and standards to be met.  Go away.” 

Jesus said, “Permit the children to come to Me….”  And, I don’t think He was just talking about young people, I think He was talking about all people.  This being said, should we not seize every opportunity to minister to those who do not know Christ and strive to bring them into the Church?