Have you ever felt really sad about something? So sad that you cried? That’s how the mother in our story today felt. “God has come to help his people.” LUKE 7:16, NIV. We serve God when we help people who are sad.
When something wonderful happens to you, whom do you tell about it? A long time ago something wonderful happened to a blind man. Whom do you think he told? “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” JOHN 9:25, NIV. We serve God when we tell others
Some things you just can’t do by yourself. And when you need a friend to help you, you’re always glad when one is there. But would your friends cut a hole in the roof for you? “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” PROVERBS 18:24, NIV. We s
Have you ever had a high fever? Do you remember how it felt to be so hot and sick? A long time ago Jesus helped someone with a high fever. “I was sick and you looked after me.” MATTHEW 25:36, NIV We serve God when we help sick people.
How do you feel when someone you love is sick? What do you do? “I pray that you may enjoy good health.” 3 JOHN 2, NIV. We serve God when we pray for the sick.
Have you ever been scared of something, like a loud thunderstorm or a big dog? Elisha’s servant was afraid. But Elisha knew what to do. “Pray for each other.” JAMES 5:16, NIV. We help others when we pray for them.
Do you think God knows about the tiniest ant crawling along? He does. He cares about little things. A long time ago God showed someone how much He cared about a little thing. “Serve each other with love.” GALATIANS 5:13, ICB. We can help others, even in s
Do you complain about what’s for supper? I hope not! But I think if you were a student at the school Elisha visited, you might have a good reason to complain about the stew. “For I will surely show you kindness.” 2 SAMUEL 9:7, NIV God helps us see and sup
Have you ever visited a friend’s house and been given good food to eat and a comfortable place to sleep? A woman did that for Elisha. “If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” ECCLESIASTES 4:10, NIV God’s people are kind to one another.
Has your family ever asked to borrow something from a neighbor? Some flour, or perhaps a tool? A poor widow once borrowed some unusual things. “Elisha replied, . . . ‘How can I help you?’ ” 2 KINGS 4:2, NIV. God’s people care for one another.
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