VBS day for kids and Communion
Welcome guests. As we prepare for communion, I would like to review what you all learned at VBS this week from the life of Joseph. Let’s check what you learned:
Brothers try to harm him and sell him into slavery.
Why not give up? God loves him no matter what, and God is with Him!
He works hard while in slavery but undeservedly gets thrown into prison.
Why not quit then? God loves him no matter what, and God is with him.
Around 13 years later finally gets put in charge
Gains great responsibility
Eventually reunites and reconciles with his brothers.
This story reminds us that God loves us no matter what, He is with us everywhere, God is in charge, He is stronger than anything, and God is surprising.
One of the main lessons we learned from Joseph is that God was with him everywhere. So, he did what anyone would do who is 100% confident that our loving God was with him.
Imagine how your life would change if anytime anything happened or you did anything that you knew, without a doubt, you were 100% confident that God is with you.
For instance,
Imagine being 100% confident that our loving God is with you. Are you worried? What are you afraid to do? How would you respond if:
Someone is being mean to you and/or you are being bullied?
You don’t feel like you have friends?
School is hard? Maybe you are struggling with grades.
Struggling in sports or health?
Are you worried something won’t work out?
Are nervous about inviting a friend to know Jesus?
How does this relate to communion? Joseph was not perfect, but He knew God was with him, but he still made mistakes. As we live, we will make mistakes. However, we have to remember that despite our mistakes, God is with us, and He loves us. Therefore, never quit. Move forward boldly. He is in charge, stronger than anything, and may surprise you.
Prayer: Father, thank you for loving us no matter what, even when we mess up. Thank you for being with us everywhere. Father, when Jesus dies and comes back to life, it is a reminder that you are in charge and stronger than anything. In Romans, your word tells us, “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.” Help us live knowing with 100% confidence that you are with us.
