Thanks after a setback

This is one of the few prayers of Jesus in the first three Gospels. He thanks his Father that the wise and learned miss what is shown to little children. Those were his followers: fishermen, a tax collector, ordinary people.

The moment is striking. He had just seen whole villages refuse to listen. Perhaps he was disappointed. Yet he begins to give thanks, for those who do see it: yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in your sight.