Long ago, in a place where the sun warmed the dusty roads and olive trees offered shade, a great crowd gathered around Jesus. Among the people were parents who had traveled from nearby villages, carrying their infants and leading their young children by the hand. They hoped for something very special: they wanted the kind and wise Teacher to lay His hands on their children and pray for them. The air was filled with the sounds of excited families and the gentle chatter of little ones. However, when the disciples saw the children coming closer, they tried to stop them. The disciples sp