Several times in the NT it is mentioned that Jesus and His disciples are "reclining," and the disciples seem to be quite physically affectionate with Christ (John 13:23, 25). It is strange to think of men being so with one another. I suppose in those days & that culture it wasn't so unusual. Modern society would think it rather corny behavior yet I am certain it was like children with a father.
Jesus was a comforting figure who made large, grown men feel like little kids. It's a strange image. Yet I too have often imagined myself in the lap of Christ as a child with its parent. So many of us have messed up father-figures. We all need to allow ourselves to be held by God.
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