This past week, we taught our kids what it means to Endure, doing what is right no matter what happens. I thought you parents might enjoy reading some of the teacher devotions that we use to help us prepare to teach your children. I pray they are as beneficial to you as they are to us as you continue to teach these timeless lessons of truth to your kids.
Read Acts 14:8-20. Before starting any task, most people will decide on some limits. Consciously or subconsciously, we will decide how many problems we are willing to deal with before we will give up. “I’ll work until I feel tired. I’m sorry, I didn’t expect it to be so hot today. I need to take a break. Oh, it looks like it’s about to rain, I guess I need to quit working for the day.” It’s easy to invent excuses if it gets us out of doing something unpleasant. However, when it comes to doing what is right, excuses and quitting should be the last thing on our minds. In this Bible Story, Paul had what most would call a legitimate reason for giving up. The people had tried to kill him! But bloody and bruised, Paul got up and went back into the city. He continued telling others about Jesus no matter what. We should have that same attitude. We have the same mission that Paul had: To tell others about Jesus. And we should never give up on that mission.
Read 1 Peter 4:19. What are some of the ways that you are suffering as you do what is right?
Spend time in prayer this week asking God to help you to endure. Pray for the strength and patience you will need to continue. Put your life into His hands knowing He will never fail you.
