The Birds and the Flowers

Jesus said, “I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?

“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. If God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you.”

The Prodigal Son

In one story Jesus told, a young man left home hoping to make his fortune, but ended up wasting his share of the family's wealth on wild living.

Finally, penniless and humbled, the young man returned to his father's house.

The father ran out to meet him and hugged and kissed him. He called the servants and said, “Give my son a new robe! Put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet! Let’s eat and celebrate! My son who was lost has been found!” So they all celebrated together.

In this story, Jesus was describing God's kindness toward us. No matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value in God’s eyes. To Him, you will always be priceless.

Jesus Blesses the Children

One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

Jesus Dies for Us

Jesus went about everywhere doing good. — Helping people, loving children, healing heartaches, strengthening tired bodies, and bringing God's Love to all whom He could.

Some of the religious leaders called Pharisees became jealous. They falsely accused Jesus and conspired, successfully, to force the governor to order Jesus’ execution.

Jesus didn't have to die on the cross, but He chose to die. — For you and me!

All of us at times have done wrong and our mistakes and sins separate us from God, Who is perfect. In order to bring us to God, Jesus, the Son of God, took the punishment for our sins, that through His sacrifice, we can be forgiven and saved.

Joseph and Nicodemus, two Jewish leaders who believed Jesus was the Messiah, wrapped Jesus’ body in cloth and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then they rolled a large stone in front of the tomb to block the opening.

Three days after His lifeless body was laid to rest in that cold tomb, Jesus rose from the dead!

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His followers. He told them that He was going to return to be with His heavenly Father, but that He would always be with them in spirit, living in their hearts forever. He also gave His followers a wonderful promise, saying, “One day I will come again.”

You can have Jesus and His heavenly love in your heart right now by simply praying this little prayer:

Jesus, I believe that You are the Son of God and that You died for me. Please forgive me for all my sins and give me Your gift of eternal life. Amen.

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Text courtesy of The Bible, Activated magazine & www.openbiblestories.org.

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