15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
—The words of Luke the Evangelist from Luke 18:15-17
Literally tens of thousands of individuals have offered commentary on the horrific tragedy that occurred on a clear Friday morning, December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Though the victims have now been laid to rest, we must not cease to pray for their families and for the healing of the community, the state, and our nation.
Vance Perry, a master of multitrack recording techniques, has created a video to express his own tribute to those who died needlessly in Newtown. On this Christmas Eve day, please click here to watch, remember, and pray:
Will you please pray with me?
Thank You, God, for loving us. Thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior. Thank You for sending us Your Holy Spirit to dwell within us.
Father, this horrific tragedy has caused a great sadness to settle over our land. We stand in shock and amazement at what has happened to these dear children and the adults into whose care their families commended them. In Your great mercy and love, be pleased to reach down and provide a comfort that only You can provide. For You, O God, have watched Your own Son die on a cruel cross of Roman torture, giving His life a ransom for many.
Even as You comfort these families, this community, this state, and our nation, we ask You to send a great, sweeping revival across our land. Yes, once again—as you have done in days gone by—we ask You to send Your Holy Spirit wih great power to irresistibly draw men, women, boys, and girls to Your Son, our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
We thank You that You are the God of All Comfort. And, we thank You for hearing our prayer in and through the precious Name of Your Son, our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
