JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Acceptance of Little Children.
In Matthew 19:13, the people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
This was a great lesson of faith for the disciples to understand that Jesus loves the children of the world, and calls us to accept them.
We can be a voice of hope, truth, and encouragement for children by loving them with a tender heart. Look for opportunities to invest in their lives with the love of Jesus.
Jesus said in Mark 9:37, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.”
Acceptance of Little Children is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Persons of Integrity from the Bible are the children who shouted “Hosanna.”
Children were drawn to Jesus. He showed them respect and dignity. He pointed to children as role models of faith and humility for adults to emulate.
In Matthew 21:15, the chief priests and teachers of the law took notice that children were shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David.” They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?” Jesus replied, “Have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise?”
Elsewhere, with a child in the presence of Jesus, He said in Matthew 18:3, “Truly, I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
The faithfulness of little children to praise God with humble hearts inspires us to follow their example and to live a life of Integrity.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
A special Happy Father’s Day to all you dads! I hope you feel celebrated and appreciated today!
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
| Name |
Artist |
Year |
| 6AM |
|
|
| Father Let Me Dedicate |
Matt Redman |
2004 |
| Land of My Father |
Matt Maher |
2015 |
| Father Will You Come |
Unhindered |
2010 |
| Jesus, Son Of God (feat. Christy Nockels) |
Chris Tomlin |
2013 |
| Audience of One |
Big Daddy Weave |
2002 |
| Father |
Hillsong United |
2011 |
| You Made Us Your Own |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2009 |
| God of Our Fathers |
Michael W. Smith |
2014 |
| How Deep The Fathers Love For Us |
Nichole Nordeman |
2007 |
| Father, Spirit, Jesus |
Casting Crowns |
2005 |
| Risen King |
Sisterbrother |
2011 |
| Hallowed Father |
Jeremy Riddle |
2007 |
| Call on the Name |
Paul Wilbur |
2016 |
| 7AM |
|
|
| The Fathers Love |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2009 |
| Father of Lights |
Jesus Culture |
2011 |
| The Father’s Heart |
Hillsong Worship |
2010 |
| Abba, Father |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2012 |
| Strong God |
Meredith Andrews |
2013 |
| Children of God |
Phil Wickham |
2016 |
| My Fathers World |
Jadon Lavik |
2008 |
| Psalm 66 (You Are Great) |
Robbie Seay Band |
2015 |
| Heartbeat |
Bellarive |
2012 |
| No Longer Slaves (Live) |
Bethel Music, Jonathan David & Melissa Helser |
2015 |
| Chosen Generation |
Chris Tomlin |
2010 |
| O God, Our Help In Ages Past |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2005 |
| 8AM |
|
|
| The Lords Prayer |
Matt Shephardson |
2001 |
| This Is Amazing Grace |
Jeremy Riddle |
2012 |
| Murdered Son |
John Mark McMillan |
2011 |
| Death In His Grave |
John Mark McMillan |
2008 |
| Everywhere |
Revolution Worship |
2013 |
| Hear Us from Heaven |
Jared Anderson |
2006 |
| Praise the Father, Praise the Son |
Chris Tomlin |
2008 |
| Jesus Generation |
Hillsong United |
2001 |
| All Gods Children |
Delirious |
2008 |
| Children Of The Living God |
Fernando Ortega |
1999 |
| Children Of Light |
Kristian Stanfill |
2013 |
| Children Of God |
Third Day |
2010 |
| Your Love Is Strong |
Jon Foreman |
2008 |
| 9AM |
|
|
| Abba Father (feat. Kari Jobe) |
Klaus |
2008 |
| This I Believe |
Hillsong Worship |
2015 |
| Our Father |
Hillsong Worship |
2014 |
| Spirit Break Out (Live) |
Kim Walker-Smith |
2015 |
| Good Good Father |
Housefires |
2014 |
| Our Father (feat. Jenn Johnson) |
Bethel Live |
2012 |
| Father You Are All We Need |
Citizens & Saints |
2014 |
| Joyful, Joyful |
Laura Hackett |
2010 |
| Reach |
Peter Furler |
2011 |
| Offerings |
Third Day |
2003 |
| The Father’s Heart |
Bellarive |
2012 |
