Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray….

Matthew 19:13

Recommended Reading

1 Samuel 1:24 – 2:1

Every church should rejoice in life’s mile markers, starting with birth, as we dedicate our children to the Lord. This is a biblical practice. In the Old Testament, Hannah brought her boy, Samuel, to the temple. There she dedicated him to the Lord, saying, “For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition… I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord” (1 Samuel 1:27-28).

In the New Testament, Joseph and Mary did the same. In Luke 2:22-32, they brought Him to the temple in Jerusalem to consecrate Him to the Lord.

When our Lord grew up and began His ministry, He was eager to bless the youngsters brought to Him. People even brought their infants and newborns to Jesus. “And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them” (Mark 10:16).

When we bring our children before the Lord in church and dedicate them to Him, we’re doing the same. It’s an important celebration, for how greatly our children need Jesus, even from birth!

The dedication of a child to Christ serves as a wonderful moment for a gathered church. The baby is formally introduced to the congregation, and the whole church joins in prayer for that child.

Robert J. Morgan, in his booklet Dedicating Your Children to Christ

Read-Thru-the-Bible

Joshua 1 – 7

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