1. Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ: An Invitation to Faith Beginning with Children
In Christianity, “Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ” is not an abstract slogan, but a real and ongoing invitation open to all. In the Gospels, this invitation often begins with children. Jesus did not demand understanding or knowledge of faith from them, but directly accepted their existence. This act itself demonstrates that coming to Christ requires no qualifications, only a willing heart.
2. Children’s Faith: Simple Yet Not Superficial
Children’s faith often appears simple, yet is exceptionally genuine. They are not in a hurry to analyze the meaning of faith, nor do they use a rational framework to judge right and wrong, but respond with trust. Jesus affirms this faith precisely because it is unpretentious. Through children, we rediscover the true meaning of “Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ”—not entering faith through knowledge, but growing in the relationship. For adults, this is a return, and also a renewal.
3. When Blessing Becomes a Visible Image
The image of “Jesus and the Children” is constantly recreated in church spaces and religious art. In many churches, courtyards, and public spaces, one can see religious statues of Jesus with children: Jesus bows low, arms outstretched, with children standing quietly beside him. These images, needing no words, clearly convey the meaning of welcome, protection, and blessing. They visually interpret “Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ,” transforming faith from a concept into a tangible reality.
4. Relearning to Follow Christ Through Children
The presence of children reminds us that following Jesus is not about constantly adding rules, but about continuously returning to love and trust. Jesus’ welcome of children is also an invitation for adults to learn humility, acceptance, and patience. When we are willing to see faith through the eyes of children, “Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ” is no longer just a sentence to be read, but a path that can be practiced in life. In families, churches, and society, such faith will continue to release a gentle and genuine power.
