Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories ... - The Lighthouse

Read: Psalm 18:28; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 4:6 “We’re almost there!” said Jeff. He sprinted along the path toward the lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove. He crossed the large flat rocks surrounding the building. He didn’t notice his mom pause to help his little sister, Sarah, clamber onto a boulder. While his family admired the ocean, Jeff climbed a few concrete steps built into the rock leading to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. He tilted his head back, gazing in awe at the white building with the red top. “Can we go inside, Mom?” When she didn’t answer, Jeff turned around. He scanned the crowd of strangers. She wasn’t there. Jeff’s heart pounded. “Mom? Where are you?” “Right here.” Mom and Sarah approached him from the side. Jeff exhaled. “I thought I got lost.” He hugged his mother. “You looked the wrong way,” she said, squeezing him back. “I was watching you from over there.” She pointed to a boulder. “I climbed that big rock!” exclaimed Sarah, bouncing on her toes. “Now let’s climb the lighthouse.” “We can’t go inside,” said Mom. “This building is more than a hundred years old.” She led her children around the lighthouse. “Think of all the sailors and fishermen saved by its one beam of light.” “How could it help them out there?” asked Sarah, staring at the ocean. “When it was dark or foggy, they pointed their boats toward the beacon’s light. It guided them to land. Without the light, they wouldn’t know which direction to go and could get lost at sea.” Jeff’s brow wrinkled. “That would be scary…like when I thought I was lost but worse.” “You were looking the wrong way. I was always nearby,” said Mom, putting her arm around his shoulder. “So is Jesus. He’s the light of the world. He saved you from sin and will always be there to guide you, especially when you’re afraid or don’t know what to do…sort of how a lighthouse shines into the darkness to help people find their way.” Mom took out her camera. Jeff saluted like a sailor, kindling laughter from Sarah. Mom snapped their photo and said, “We’ll frame that one!” –Elena Dee How about you? Are you sometimes unsure about what to do in a complicated situation? If you feel lost, ask Jesus for help. He is the light of the world, and you can trust Him to lead you through difficulties. He gives guidance through His Word, the Bible, and He’s put people in your life you can go to for help too—like a friend, a family member, or a trusted adult. No matter what you’re going through, you are never alone when Jesus is your guiding light. Today's key verse: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NKJV) Today's key thought: Jesus is our guiding light