Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “In Christ Alone”

*DAILY BREAD – A DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN*

Eastern Nigeria Union Conference Children’s Ministries

*THEME: I WILL GO*

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

*Topic: IN CHRIST ALONE*

“ _These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.” 1 Chronicles 2:1–2:_

God’s eye is on the sparrow and he watches over you and me. Throughout the years, God has revealed that He is the Master of the game of life.
The statement, “These were the sons of Israel,” begins the genealogy of the sons chosen to inherit the covenant God made with Abraham. Here begins the line of Judah that leads to David and ultimately to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, our only hope of salvation.
We do not put our hope in possessions, nor do we trust in our nation or pedigree. No matter how great our privileges or heritage are, they will not help us secure our salvation. The only help we have is for us to surrender our lives to Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
However, there is a heritage that is important for us all—the example of a personal, spirit filled relationship with Jesus that we all ought to pass down to our children no matter what.
God raises up people to save nations. He turns evil into good, as He did with Joseph. He does whatever is necessary to bring the chosen back home. If it is not okay with Him about the righteous, then it is not the end. Therefore, surrender your life and plans to Him today.
Two brothers grew up in a country home. When they were adults, they moved away and became wealthy. They occasionally visited their father and mother; but when their parents were no more, they did not know what to do with their father’s old house. One said to the other, “If you will sell out your interest to me, I will tear down the house and build a summer home there, and let you come out to it whenever you want.” The brother agreed, and they took a trip to the old homestead to tear it down. But when they went into the house, they were struck with many sacred memories. One walked up and down in front of the old fireplace, while the other sat down. Finally one said to the other, “You know what I am thinking about? I have changed my mind since I have been sitting here. We are not going to tear down this old house.” “That is a strange thing,” said the other brother. “Because as I have been walking up and down, that is exactly what I was thinking.” He looked around and said, “Here is the old chair that father sat in as he read the Bible to us during family worship—the chair around which we knelt as he lifted our hearts to God.” They stayed there for two hours talking things over, and then they both got down on their knees by the old chair, repented, and wept their hearts out before God. They went back to their houses, saved men. They began to live for their new God, the God Almighty. The old house still stands today. Not a single thing was moved out because the family altar had been established there. There is only one GOD, ‘THE ALMIGHTY GOD. Now ask yourself this question: where is GOD’S altar placed in my home and my heart today? May we also come to know and experience and pass that kind of spiritual heritage to our children and grandchildren, down to many generations to come.

*Song*
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
Refrain
On Christ the solid rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

*PRAYER*
“LORD, please give us the long view of eternity as we serve You this day now and forever more, Amen