Make It Stick! Teaching Children the Power of God’s Word.
In recent weeks, one of my pastors told the story of a scary encounter he and his 6-year-old son experienced. The little boy looked up at his father and said, “Dad, we don’t have to be scared. We have Jesus.” Somehow, he knew this from the bottom of his heart and the thought came to him in time of crisis. How did he know this? Because he had been taught that the Name of Jesus is powerful and so is His Word!
Little ones can begin to understand the power of God’s Word as we teach them God’s promises and apply them in our daily lives.
Let’s take a look at three practical ways we can do just that!
1) Children can experience the power of God’s Word through encouraging others.
Therefore encourage one another with these words. — I Thessalonians 4:18
Are you taking a meal to a sick friend? Look up a Bible verse to encourage this friend together with your child. Have your child handwrite the verse on a card and add it to the bag or box of goodies for your friend.
Writing a thank-you note to a teacher? Add a Bible verse about giving thanks and discuss how this verse will encourage your child’s teacher.
Sending a birthday card? Create a pretty 3x5 card of the birthday person’s favorite verse.
2) Children can see the power of God’s Word through visual reminders.
Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. — Deuteronomy 6:9
3) And finally, children can begin to comprehend the power of God’s Word through the example of their parents.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4
Children see the power of God’s Word in our lives when our natural responses of frustration or over-reaction are replaced with supernatural responses. When moments causing anger are filled with love, children see the Word of God living through their parents.
Little ones can begin to understand the power of God’s Word as we teach them God’s promises and apply them in our daily lives.
Let’s take a look at three practical ways we can do just that!
1) Children can experience the power of God’s Word through encouraging others.
Therefore encourage one another with these words. — I Thessalonians 4:18
Are you taking a meal to a sick friend? Look up a Bible verse to encourage this friend together with your child. Have your child handwrite the verse on a card and add it to the bag or box of goodies for your friend.
Writing a thank-you note to a teacher? Add a Bible verse about giving thanks and discuss how this verse will encourage your child’s teacher.
Sending a birthday card? Create a pretty 3x5 card of the birthday person’s favorite verse.
2) Children can see the power of God’s Word through visual reminders.
Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. — Deuteronomy 6:9
3) And finally, children can begin to comprehend the power of God’s Word through the example of their parents.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. — Ephesians 6:4
Children see the power of God’s Word in our lives when our natural responses of frustration or over-reaction are replaced with supernatural responses. When moments causing anger are filled with love, children see the Word of God living through their parents.
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