Every time I watch this video clip of Madison singing her rendition of the children’s classical hymn “Jesus Loves Me”, I smile from ear to ear. Madison’s parents sent in the clip full of gratitude that their precious child is not only loved and embraced in her Sunday school class but is activly learning God’s truths.

“Jesus Loves Me” was first written as a poem and later became a song. The verse and chorus are so simple yet so significant:

“Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
The Bible tells me so.”

In Mark 10:14b, Jesus tells His disciples “Let the little children come to me…”. Children have a special place in God’s heart, as do the weak. Jesus held the children in His arms and blessed them. His invitation to let the children come was an inclusive command for all children to come to Him, regardless of ability, as He is fully accessible to all.

We must do everything we can to bring the children to Him, whether typical children or those with disability, so they can experience the love, grace and goodness of our Heavenly Father.