Jesus Loves

12/17- Third Sunday of Advent- Believing- John 3:16- “Jesus Loves Me” 

Read: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”  (John 3:16)

Thoughts: The key to Christianity and church is first of all- belief.  Belief is not just thinking there is a God, but trusting in that God.  God is not just up there- He is a God who loves us enough to come down for us.  This is what we celebrate at Advent and Christmas.  Part of having belief in Christ is being willing to trust Him- believing He will help you.  Belief in Christ is like a key that unlocks the door to eternal life.  A key is important.  One time I had a toy chest that had my favorite toys in it, but someone (probably a playmate) had put a lock on it- and no one knew where the key was.  It was so sad not being able to get in.  But someone brought a special tool and broke that lock right off.  Faith is like the key to the lock that helps us to live the way we ought to live now- and then opens the door to eternal life.

Activity: Talk with your family about how much you love each other. We are all children of God. Imagine how much love God has for us. Sing “Jesus Loves Me.”

Prayer: I believe Lord.  Help me to believe more.