Where was God last Sunday?

Where is God on Sunday morning? Of course God is everywhere. We know that God is enthroned in the praises of his people. (Psalm 22:3) When we gather to worship – God is with us.

We know that God is there when we pray. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." (Matthew 18:20) When we pray – God is with us.

We know that God is there when his Word is read, preached, loved and obeyed. The Lord says, “I am watching over my word to perform it." (Jeremiah 1:12) When the Bible speaks – God is with us.

We know that God is everywhere. “Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24) “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3) No matter where we go – God is with us.

But did you know that God is back in the nursery? “And Jesus took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me." (Mark 9:36-37) When you welcome a child in the name of Jesus you welcome Jesus himself. When we minister to children – God is with us.

If you wonder why so many people are blessed by serving in the nursery. Now you know – God is there.

Nursery Ministry and the Glory of God

In the last week I have been dealing with the Early Childhood Ministry at our church. This is an area that is often overlooked or passed on to the ladies of the church. However, pastors should be aware that the nursery communicates the priorities of the church. Here are some questions I have been asking myself and our volunteers.

1. Does our nursery and toddler ministry reflect the love that God has for children?
2. Do we pray over these children while they are in our care?
3. What can we do to promote an atmosphere that glorifies God?
4. Why are Christian men (in general) reluctant to serve among the little ones when Jesus took them in his arms?
5. Does our reluctance to serve the needs of others reflect our own spiritual immaturity?

Any comments or inisghts will be warmly recieved.


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