Too Easy For Children…(Matthew 18:2-5)

A virtuoso pianist of the 20th century, Arthur Schnabel, stated. “The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.” Mozart’s compositions are among the most well-known melodies that are still hummed and played by innumerable orchestras at all levels. I played violin in my high school orchestra and was privileged to play many compositions by Mozart in numerous settings, including chamber music and full orchestra. One enterprising company in the 1990s even created a video series known as “Baby Einstein.” The videos played background music by Mozart and other classical composers on the premise these musical compositions could help to stimulate infant brain development. Whether there is merit in this hypothesis is debatable. However, there is simplicity and beauty in the music of Mozart that is approachable to all ages. Deceptively simple, the melodies are easily remembered by a layperson but difficult to play and interpret even by professional musicians. 

Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. 

Matthew 18:2-5 (NLT)

Jesus welcomed the children to come to Him. His teachings were easy for children to understand and they eagerly accepted Him. However, the same teachings were too difficult for some scholars and even His disciples to understand. The worries and concerns of the world, the layers of mistrust and misdeeds of life, all of these made it too difficult to simply accept His teachings. They questioned. They doubted. Many stopped following Him.

When Jesus Christ calls to you, answer Him as a child. Trust Him as a loving father who only wants the very best for you. You can trust Him because He is the Living God.

Amen!

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.