Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 19:13-15

"Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence." — Matthew 19:13-15 (ASV)

The primary difficulty for children in coming to Christ frequently lies with their friends. Their parents or other relatives think they are too young and discourage them. Oh, if only we all had a proper understanding of the possibility of the conversion of young children; indeed, not only of the possibility, but that we looked for it, watched for it, and encouraged young children to come to Christ!

You know that in the parable I am going to read shortly, we are told that the householder went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. What a privilege it is to be brought to Christ early in the morning—that is, while we are still children.