Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will keep growing closer to God.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)
Put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will be standing firm.
Question of the Day: Why is it important to stay strong and always follow God?
Read about It
Read: Luke 23:44–48
Jesus’ final moments show us His strength to follow God’s plan. The sky was dark. He was in terrible pain. He could have chosen to get angry at God because of His suffering. He could have refused to be sacrificed. Instead, Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” In the face of pain and suffering, Jesus was strong and obeyed God until the end. Through this key moment in Jesus’ life, His mission on earth was complete, and our salvation was paid for.
When we follow God, there will be times when voices may tell us to give up. But our finishing moment completes the work that we have done for the Lord. Ending well is the most crucial part of our faith journey. The crowd may tell us to quit, or that living for Jesus isn’t worth it. We may even be tempted to live for ourself and our desires only. But we must stay strong and obey God as Jesus did.
So don’t stop praying for friend who needs Jesus. Don’t give up when you are witnessing to a friend. Keep doing the good work even when it is hard. When we follow God until the end, people will truly see Jesus in our life.
Talk about It
Question 1. What did the Roman officer do after Jesus died?
Answer 1. “He worshiped God and said, ‘Surely this man was innocent.’” (Luke 23:47)
Question 2. What did Jesus do in His final moments?
Answer 2. He shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands.” (Luke 23:46)
Question 3. Have you ever wanted to quit? Explain.
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
Question 4. What can we do to stay strong in the faith?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. Why is it important to stay strong and always follow God?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, You are worthy of all of my praise. Jesus, help me to stay strong and follow You. Thank You that I am never alone and can always depend on Your strength to lead me everywhere I go. Let my life be a testimony to Your goodness and grace. I will follow You all my life. Amen.