The Patience of Jesus with Children

How can we learn from Jesus' patience with his disciples as an example of how to interact with children? In this devotional, Paul Carrington reminds us of the remarkable patience Jesus showed towards his disciples. Despite the disciples' lack of understanding and their frequent squabbles, Jesus never gave up on them. This patience mirrors the experiences many parents, particularly mothers, have with their children. Moments of selfishness and misunderstanding may tempt a parent to feel that their efforts are fruitless. However, Carrington encourages parents to stay patient and remain confident that God is sowing seeds in their children that will bear fruit in due time. Just as Jesus continued to teach his disciples, trusting in God's timing, parents should persist in educating their children. Despite the hardships and thankless moments, Carrington assures that God is using parents mightily. The work of a parent, like that of Jesus with his disciples, is a life of faith. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NKJV): "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully."