Remembering Sandy Hook

[Lucky9teen]

REMEMBERING SANDY HOOK

Twas' 11 days before Christmas,
around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children
stormed through heaven's gate.

Their smiles were contagious,
their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe
all the beauty they saw there.

They were filled with such joy,
they didn't know what to say.
They remembered nothing
of what had happened earlier that day.

"Where are we?" asked a little girl,
as quiet as a mouse.
"This is heaven." declared a small boy.
"We're spending Christmas at God's house."

When what to their wondering
eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their Savior,
the children gathered near.

He looked at them and smiled,
and they smiled just the same.
Then He opened His arms
and He called them by name.

And in that moment was joy,
that only heaven can bring
Those children all flew
into the arms of their King.

And as they lingered
in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned
and looked at Jesus' face.

And as if He could read
all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her,
"I'll take care of mom and dad."

Then He looked down on earth,
the world far below
He saw all of the hurt,
the sorrow, and woe.

Then He closed His eyes
and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence
re-enter this land!"

"May this country be delivered
from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation.
I'm taking back my schools!"

Then He and the children
stood up without a sound.
"Come now my children,
let me show you around."

Excitement filled the space,
some skipped and some ran.
All displaying enthusiasm
that only a small child can.

And I heard Him proclaim
as He walked out of sight,
"In the midst of this darkness,
I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

[MissEdie]

Thank you, that was beautiful!

[Ron C.]

Jesus has two arms in the picture. The ‘third’ arm belongs to the little girl behind him, who has reached her right arm up under Jesus’ left arm and is sort of ‘hanging on.’

[Truth2012]

Actually no, I am not. None of my children were baptized as infants, so that is not something I think is the end all be all.

I am merely pointing out that as beautiful as it sounds, and as much as we can hope and pray for it to be so, there is no place in the word that says that we are promised that all babies or children are going to Heaven.

[Responsibility2nd]

“...there is no place in the word that says that we are promised that all babies or children are going to Heaven.”

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I think you miss the meaning of Mark 10:13-16.

Jesus Blesses the Children

13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

14 When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” 16 Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

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In the Kingdom of Heaven, there is NO ONE but little children. (And adults who are like them.)

[thesearethetimes...]

Thank you for a lovely post, and a thought provoking thread.

Dear Lord, please guide us.
Tatt

[combat_boots]

Oh dear. How lovely.

[Truth2012]

There Jesus was referring to the Jewish law that children (as were women) were exempt from studying the Torah.

What he is saying is that he, indeed, wants children to learn God’s ways, and that we should never prevent them from studying and walking with God.

So still it is not a universal promise that all children are going to Heaven and are saved.

Why is it important to understand God’s intent on this? To keep those children out? NO! Not at all. Because the more people who know the truth, the more people CAN be in the Kingdom of God.

[Responsibility2nd]

So still it is not a universal promise that all children are going to Heaven and are saved.

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Ahhhh. (light dawning on me) I see where you’re coming from. You’re one of those people who believe they can never know for sure if they’re going to Heaven. Despite being a Christian, and despite the promises of Christ Jesus, there are many claim we can never know with confidence about the security of our salvation.

How sad.

But at least I understand why you say what you do about children. You believe that for adults as well.

[Truth2012]

No that isn’t it either. I know I am going to Heaven. I know my children are going to Heaven. I hope and pray that everyone gets to Heaven.

I know that the promises of God are 100% honest and dependable.

I also know that we are called to obey God, and be reborn of the Spirit, if we want to enter the Kingdom of God.

As far as children and babies, we do not know that they are automatically going to Heaven, if they have not been reborn or saved.

We have no promise that they automatically get into Heaven. It is important to understand- so we can do what we need to do to help our neighbors understand how to save their children, and we can help our own children.

We are comforted by the idea of Heaven- let’s make sure they really get there. :)

See?

[SaraJohnson]

Thanks for posting this. This is soooo politically incorrect loving, thoughtful and sweet.

This is the stuff that makes the intolerant, harassing atheist demons squirm and rage. lol

That’s how you know something inspiring and good is happening in the US these days. Go to where the Marxist haters (or their “libertarian” mush heads) are raging to suppress.

[piasa]

This is why there is infant baptism... because to stand in the way of it is to try to hinder them :

Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:13-14)

And no, baptism is NEVER a work of man, it is 100% God's doing, and to call it otherwise is to not understand what a gift it is.

It's too important to take any chances by denying it to them. Jesus himself was baptised, and it wasn't because he "came of age" and suddenly figured out the difference between good and evil.

[Toespi]

Got it. Lol, just couldn’t figure that out?

[Lucky9teen]

Baptism may be so, but to say that children HAVE to be baptized in order to be saved and go to Heaven, is ludicrous.

[eyedigress]

God has all of these children. There are numerous passages about the uninformed. These children did not deny God. God denies those that deny him. They are with him.

[blackpacific]

That was medicine for the soul. Thank you.

The amazing stories of God’s Grace are starting to pour out of this horrible event.

[Mathews]

Yep. Age of accountability. All babies and kids go to Heaven regardless. That’s what I beleive and no one else can change my mind about it.

[Polyxene]

I’m sure whoever wrote this meant well, as do all of you who responded. BUT, as a bereaved parent, these words are hard to read and do not make me feel better. I am a Christian, but I would rather my child were here with me than in heaven. I guess you have to have lost a child to understand.

[jodyel]

Beautiful, and I long for the day I am there with them and Him too!

For those unsure whether those precious children are with Him now or not, this site is am excellent place to ask, learn, and read. Jack Kelley will answer any questions and there are many that have already been answered on this subject...he will give scripturally-based answers. The example of David, Bathsheba, and their child that died is a perfect example of babies and children not old enough to understand the concept of salvation going straight to be with the Lord. The same holds true for those who are mentally handicapped and do not/cannot understand.

http://gracethrufaith.com/

No doubt in Heaven or on earth....all 20 are there and having a great time! Believers do not mourn...we rejoice in death...not in the manner of death certainly...but in the Place and it is where we all long to be. It’s why we say we long for Home...

God bless all of you,
Jody

[jodyel]

http://gracethrufaith.com/ask-a-bible-teacher/where-are-the-spirits-of-the-newtown-children/