Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories ... - Instant Communication

Read: Psalm 5:1-3 “Your science project is looking good,” Grandpa said as he looked over Sophia’s shoulder. “Thanks,” said Sophia. “I’m calling it ‘Means of Communication.’ It’s about how the ways people communicate with each other over long distances have developed over time.” She pointed to pictures on her display board showing handwritten letters, telegraphs, telephones, radios, TVs, and computers. “Hundreds of years ago, the only way you could communicate with someone far away was to send them a letter, which could take weeks or even months to get to them. Over time, we invented new ways to communicate that got better and better. Now, with computers, smartphones, and the internet, we can communicate instantly—with just one person or with a million!” “It’s amazing, isn’t it?” Grandpa studied Sophia’s work for a few moments. “But there’s an even more amazing form of communication that’s not on here.” Sophia was startled. “There is? What’s that?” “Communication with God,” Grandpa answered. “I never thought of that,” said Sophia. “In Bible times, God sometimes talked to people through dreams, didn’t He?” “That’s right, and at other times He spoke to people directly,” Grandpa said. “But He has another way of speaking to us now.” “I know,” said Sophia. “He speaks to us through the Bible, right?” Grandpa smiled and nodded. “He uses His Word to shape the thoughts and desires of His children’s minds and hearts. That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus came to earth, the Holy Spirit only communicated with some people in specific circumstances. But when Jesus died for our sin and saved us, the long distance between us and God was closed up. The Holy Spirit is now with all Christians, all the time!” “And He tells us how to live, right?” Sophia asked. Grandpa nodded. “He guides us and shapes us to be more like Jesus. And because He lives in our hearts, we can communicate with God anytime through prayer. He always hears the prayers of His children.” Sophia looked at the chart she had made and smiled. “I’m so glad God lives in my heart and I can communicate with Him anytime!” –Agnes Livezey How about you? Did you know that if you trust in Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit inside you? There’s no distance between you and God—He is with you every single moment! He speaks to you when you read the Bible and shapes your thoughts and desires to make you more like Jesus. And because He’s always with you, you can communicate with Him anytime through prayer. Talk with God each day and listen as He speaks to you. Today's Key Verse: O God, You are my God; early will I seek You. Psalm 63:1 (NKJV) Today's Key Thought: Communicate with God