The Whole PointSample

Have you ever studied hard for a test and got the grade you worked so hard for? Or maybe, you didn’t study at all for a test, and you got a horrible grade. What we put our time, energy, and hard work toward is what we typically do well in. This past year, my tennis team and I practiced and trained together a lot. We pushed each other to do better throughout the season, and we saw great results in the post-season tournaments because of our hard work!

Our relationship with Jesus is just the same. We need to spend time with and learn about Jesus in order to get to know Him more.

As the writer of Galatians says, “You will always harvest what you plant.” This means that what we put our time and energy in is what we will end up with. If we put our time and energy in our relationship with Jesus, we will build a strong relationship with Jesus. But if we don’t, chances are that relationship won’t be as strong.

So today, I challenge you to continue building a relationship with Jesus by learning about Him. Ask your small group leader or a parent to share something that they’ve learned about Jesus or one thing Jesus said they want you to remember, too!

Written by Matthew, age 16, from Sanford, Florida, USA