Key Ideas
Faith Fact
My God is in control.
Faith Verse
Isaiah 55:8 (NLT)
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”
Question of the Day:Who decides what you make with play dough?
Read about It
Read: Jeremiah 18:1–11
Have you ever created anything with play dough? It’s fascinating to watch people mold and shape play dough. The process begins with a lump, but may end with something incredible.
Today we are talking about God leading Jeremiah to a potter’s shop and speaking to him there. As Jeremiah watched the potter, the potter saw that his creation was flawed, so he started over.
In our life, sometimes things keep us from being what God wants us to be. Maybe it is the choices we make, the people we hang out with, or fear. When we don’t allow God to shape those areas in our life, we fail to meet what God wants for our life. Today, we are reminded that God is in control, and we can trust Him with every area in our life. We need to turn from the things that hold us back and follow God’s plan for us.
Talk about It
Question 1. In the verses we read, who did the Lord give a message to?
Answer 1. Jeremiah (Jeremiah 18:1)
Question 2. Where did God tell Jeremiah to go?
Answer 2. A potter’s shop (Jeremiah 18:2)
Question 3. What did the potter do to the jar that wasn’t turning out like he wanted?
Answer 3. He smashed it and started over (Jeremiah 18:4)
Question 4. What did God say about the nation of Israel?
Answer 4. Israel was in His hand just as the clay was in the potter’s hand. (Jeremiah 18:6)
Question 5. What might keep you from being everything God planned you to be?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You for molding and shaping me. I trust You, and I know You have an amazing plan for me. Lead me and direct my path. Help me be the person You want me to be. God, I give You every area of my life, and I trust You. Amen.