Sæktu forritiðA Kid's Guide to Starting Fresh With GodSýnishorn
Getting the Good News Out
I am John, a follower together with all of you. We suffer because Jesus is our king, but he gives us the strength to endure. I was sent to Patmos Island, because I had preached God’s message and had told about Jesus.
Revelation 1:9 (CEV)
What do you think Heaven is like? A flower garden? A family reunion? A jeweled castle? One man in the Bible named John got to see a glimpse of heaven’s beauty—a throne, gold crowns, fantastic beings! God allowed him to have this amazing vision. When he did, he wrote all about it.
The problem was, when he wrote about this amazing place, he was on an island. He was there as punishment because he wouldn’t stop telling people about Jesus. The authorities banished him to this abandoned island.
But that didn’t stop God. Or John. While alone on this island, by the Spirit, John saw incredible things. God gave him messages for the churches, glimpses into the future, and instructions for generations of people to come. He did this so that Christ-followers can be encouraged and boldly follow Jesus. Millions have been encouraged by these words from God and have lived courageously for Jesus because of them. Banishing God’s preacher did not stop the spread of God’s Word!
You may not be exiled to an island, but your life may still be hard at times. Even in those moments, you can find ways to serve God like John did. Ask God to help you!
SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING
Check out the following verses to see what John saw in Heaven. Draw what you think one of them might look like.
- Revelation 1:12-16
- Revelation 4:2-6
- Revelation 5:11-12
- Revelation 7:9-10
PRAY
God, nothing can stop your good plan. Use me to do your work!
KEEP IT GOING
Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Please read...
Psalm 33:13–14
Isaiah 66:1
Revelation 1:2
Revelation 1:10–11
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This devotional was written by Tonia Gutting for the Hero Squad Program of the American Bible Society. Hero Squad provides complimentary faith-based resources to strengthen and encourage Military families through God’s Word. For more information or to enroll your Military family, check out our website:www.myherosquad.org.
About this Plan
In this 5-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8–12, you’ll explore how Jesus changed the lives of people like Peter, Paul, Mary, and others—despite their mistakes, doubts, or backgrounds. Their stories will help you see how God’s love, forgiveness, and power can shape your own life and give you a new purpose.
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