Time to ShineSample

 Week Four - Day Two - I know God provides

Welcome to our Time to Shine devotional!  As we journey together through this devotional, we pray it will help our kids to understand that God is light.  He has given us His spirit to help us navigate through the darkness, just like a lighthouse helps ships to navigate dangerous waters, God’s light helps us to navigate this life.  We find His light in His word, in His people and in His presence.  Through well known Bible Stories we want our kids to know that the darkness cannot overpower God’s light!  

READ:

‘Lazarus Lives Again’ in the Beginners Bible (pages 418 - 422) or in John 11:1-44.

While Jesus was visiting another town, he received a message from Mary and Martha. 

Jesus' friend Lazarus was very sick. 

Jesus read the message but stayed where He was for two more days - Jesus knew that God can do all things. 

ASK:

When we receive news that could be worrying, we can trust that God is in control and can do amazing things. 

Do you have something that is worrying you right now?  Talk to God about it and trust that He already knows. 

REMEMBER:

The Light shines in the darkness. And the darkness has not overpowered the Light. (John 1:5) 

SAY:

I can shine your light in the darkness,

With your love and kindness.

We don’t ever need to fear,

Because you are always near.

Your light is forever,

Overpowered by darkness?  Never!

We can trust in your light,

Shining so bright.

Leading us through even the darkest days, 

In your love and hope we will always stay.

In Jesus name, Amen.