INTRODUCTION

The Lord Jesus is the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the Creator of the universe. Yet, during His earthly ministry, the Lord made it known that He cared for the “little ones” (Matthew 18:6But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): The Lord says, “he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
  See All...). The Lord died for everyone and wants them to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
  See All...). In Romans 10:13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
  See All..., “whosoever” means you! You may, can, and should be saved when you are young (Proverbs 8:17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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• (For everyone): Have you trusted the Lord as Saviour? Have you talked to someone about trusting the Lord for salvation only to have that person turn you away? Why were you turned away?
• Why is it important that children not be turned away when they are seeking the Lord? What should we do to help them better understand salvation without turning them away?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank the Lord for caring for the little children.
• Ask God to work in the hearts of the young ones in your family.

HYMN

JESUS LOVES EVEN ME

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