February 11, 2022

“Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (Luke 18:15-17)

“Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes.” The Tom Petty Classic is shorthand for the gospel, with a little amending. The losers get lucky all the time. 

Jesus inaugurated the great reversal of the Ways Of The World. “Even Infants” – the epitome of helpless, status-less, powerless, and penniless are the exemplars of Kingdom Material. Imagine, just for a wee moment, the freedom of life in a world devoid of all the usual Right-Handed nonsense? You could just skate on through with a smile on your face.

“O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Sixth Sunday After Epiphany – BCP)