Sæktu forritiðA Kid's Guide To: Learning to Be Brave Through Followers of JesusSýnishorn
From Thief to Giver
The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, and protects us from death. His kindness and love are a crown on our heads. Each day that we live, he provides for our needs and gives us the strength of a young eagle.
Psalm 103:3-5 (CEV)
“Stop! Thief!”
To George Müller, it wasn’t an insult. Back in the 1800s, George was just a kid and often stole from his father and others. He acted like it was a game—until he landed in jail at the age of 16. His father bailed him out. What truly changed him, though, was when he went to a Bible study and met God. George gave his life to Jesus there.
But what could Jesus do with a former thief? He could use him to save thousands! God led George to open orphanages in England. Kids who were homeless and stealing food for survival now had a place to go to be cared for and educated. George never asked people for money for the orphans, but he always asked God to provide for them. And God did! He sent people with food or money just when they needed it.
By the end of his life, George Müller had given away the equivalent of over 100 million dollars. This former thief died with very little money to his name, but thousands of people came to know Jesus through him.
God forgives and changes people that way and uses their lives for the better. There’s nothing you’ve done, no pit you’ve fallen into, where God can’t rescue you and then use you to do amazing things! Are you ready to change the world?
SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING
Which phrase from this week’s Scripture passage means the most to you right now? In a journal or on some paper, draw that phrase. Make notes about how God has done this for you or write a prayer asking him to do it for you.
PRAY
God, I may make a mess of my life, but you can fix it and use it. I want to be used by you to change the world!
KEEP IT GOING
Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and put on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Tap to read the passages today.
Psalm 103:9-10
Isaiah 58:11
2 Corinthians 9:8
Ephesians 3:20-21
About this Plan
In this 8-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8–12, readers will explore real-life stories of brave believers who faced huge challenges with courage and faith in God. Each day introduces a new hero who trusted Jesus to help them do hard things—showing kids that with God, they can be brave too!
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