Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Growing Faith
Foundation
Lamentations 3:21-24
By J.D. Griffith
Vs 22,23: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His
compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your
faithfulness.”
“This battlefield sounds scary.” Jeremy said, shaking his head. “I know
the battlefield is the world, and where we live right now, but how can
we stand firm on a secure foundation?”
Michael pulled out a booklet that he’d gotten from Pastor Ron when he
attended a “Young Adults” night last year. Waving it in front of Jeremy
he smiled and said, “You made fun of me attending a young adult
class—accusing me of still being a kid. I guess I’ll always be a kid at
heart, but the class did address points from an interesting angle."
He began reading from ‘Building a Firm Foundation’. "There are seven
stones to build upon for a firm foundation. Want to hear?”
Jeremy swallowed hard and nodded his head. “Shoot.”
“1. God is. Faith confesses that God exists. He is real,
and is in fact, God.
“2. God is love. God is intimately concerned with the lives
of His children. He wants to establish a relationship with each one of us.
“3. God is just. God’s justice is absolutely perfect—even
when He pours out His loving discipline. We never have to be concerned
whether He is fair.
“4. God is all-knowing…(Omniscient). Nothing shocks or
surprises God. Your heavenly Father knows your heart, your pain, and your
questions.
“5. God is everywhere at one time…(Omnipresent). There is
nowhere we can go to escape Him—or His wandering eyes. Regardless of here
you are or what you’re doing, He’s right beside you.”
“Ouch!” exclaimed Jeremy.
“Yeah, I hear you” said nodding Michael.
“6. God is all-powerful…(Omnipotent ). Nothing is greater
than God. His might is the final word in every debate. Regardless of the
enormity of challenges, or heartaches, God can overcome them. And He will.
“7. God is faithful. He is utterly and completely
dependable. He never fails.”
Michael stopped reading and looked up. “Well now, we know how to build a
firm foundation, don’t we? Any other questions, lil bro?”
Jeremy said, “Just one more. How come you didn’t tell me this before?” Then
he laughed. “And did you lay these stones in building your own foundation?”
“That’s two questions, Jerm. This was a good refresher for me. We can make
each other accountable now that you know as much as me.”
Take Home Nugget
Because stone #7 is the key stone, God’s children can count on the others
being true. Without fail. There are two things God cannot do: He cannot fail
and He cannot lie. He remains on our side, regardless of what we’ve done. He
will always welcome us home when we repent of our sin.
Some things are forever true.
With God as our Captain, we as His crew—
When water rises in our boat, we bail,
Assured that God’s faithfulness will never fail.
J.D. Griffith
