25 August | Kids
«Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.» Malachi 4:5
Do you remember the story of the prophet Elijah? He lived during the time of the evil King Ahab and his cruel wife Jezebel. Elijah had a special mission. God’s people were very far from following His ways; they were worshipping idols and doing other things that displeased God.
Elijah warned the king and the people. It was not an easy task, because his messages made the king angry. Elijah was persecuted and had to hide. But God took care of him.
Elijah served as an example for another messenger of God, John the Baptist. He would come to warn the people to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. John the Baptist fulfilled his mission as well.
Today, you and I need to follow the example of Elijah and warn the people that soon Jesus will return and that everyone needs to get ready.
Do you want to be a messenger like Elijah and John the Baptist?
Let’s practice!
Pray to God: “Dear God, I also want to be like Elijah. I want to tell my friends that Jesus is coming again. Please help me! In Jesus’s name, amen!”