You Are Not From Here

«They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.» John 17:16 (ESV)

When God created the world, it was perfect. The leaves did not wither, the lion, the bear and the tiger were not wild. Adam and Eve were kind.

But Adam and Eve disobeyed God and the world became different. Plants began to wither away. Various animals became dangerous. People became evil. Wars, fights, diseases and death appeared. Satan became the god of this world, and many people do his will.

This world is very different from the one God had created. God is not happy with this world! He does not want us to stay long in this world. This is not our home! Our home is in God’s perfect world!

Once Jesus prayed for all of us, asking God for strength and protection from evil while we are here in this world!

Let’s practice!

Draw the world that God had prepared for us. Then draw another picture of how it looks today.