Day 269 · September 24
Kids Corner — Day 269
Isaiah 48:12–50:11 · Ephesians 4:17–32 · Psalm 69:1–18 · Proverbs 24:5–6
Today’s story
God calls His people out of Babylon and introduces the Servant whose mission reaches the nations. The Servant listens, obeys, suffers, and does not turn back.
Paul tells believers to put off the old life and put on the new: truth instead of falsehood, useful work instead of theft, grace-filled speech instead of corruption, forgiveness instead of bitterness.
The psalmist cries from deep waters and asks God to answer with faithful love.
Wisdom gives strength, and wise counsel matters in difficult decisions.
The story in children’s words
God said, "I am the first, and I am the last." He called His people to come out of Babylon and go home with joyful shouting. Then God spoke of His Servant, chosen before He was born, who would be a light not just for Israel but for all the nations of the earth. God promised, "Even if a mother could forget her baby, I will never forget you. I have written you on the palms of My hands." The Servant obeyed God fully, even when people hurt Him and shamed Him. Paul wrote that we must take off our old way of living, like dirty clothes, and put on the new self that God makes. Be kind to one another, and forgive, just as God forgave us. The Servant who let Himself be hurt is Jesus, who forgives us and makes us new.
It points to Jesus
Isaiah's obedient Servant points toward Jesus, who set His face toward suffering and did not turn back. Because He gave Himself for us, our speech, work, anger, and forgiveness can begin to look like Him.
Talk about it
Which is harder: speaking truth, controlling anger, or forgiving? Why?