This Children's devotional written by "Miss Julie" Clark is followed by an introduction to the book of Luke.
Good Morning! My name is Miss Julie and I was asked to give you a devotional thought from Luke 1-3.
Key Verse: Luke 1:17
Read Key Passage: And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Reflection: As I study these chapters on the coming of Christ to the earth I am reminded that we are basically supposed to be doing the same as John the Baptist. John the Baptist’s job on earth was to evangelize.
When we read the Bible we should always apply the lessons that we learn, to our lives. Applying scripture is how God’s Word begins to change us!!
Application:
John the Baptist was brought into the world specifically to prepare the way for the Lord’s coming, and just like John the Baptist we are to be preparing those on the earth for the same. Even the littlest child can be a witness for the Lord to their friends and family. We all can pass out tracts or invite our friends to church no matter how old we are. Let us all be aware that we have the Good News and we need to be preparing the way for the Lord.
As encouragement, my 10-year-old nephew asked his mom if he could get some tracts to bring to school. He passed out tracts to his friends during recess and then invited three of his friends from school to church on Sunday. This past Sunday not only did one of his friends come to church, but his whole family came as well.
Review Questions:
1. Why was John brought into the world?
2. Why was it important that John obeyed his parents in chapter 1.
3. As Christians what should we be telling our friends about the future?
Thanks for reading, and you have a blessed day!
In Christ, Julie Clark
Family: Husband Aaron
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
When you got saved: March 1992
Ministry involvement at VBC: Youth Leader, 1st – 3rd Grade Sunday School Teacher