Family Devotional
Day Ten
“No one will be able to stand against you as
long as you live. For I will be with you, as I was with Moses. I will not fail
you or abandon you.” Joshua 1:5
We often think of penguins living in ice and
snow and harsh conditions. But many penguin species live in regular climates.
Only three species endure the severe Antarctic environment.
The movie March
of the Penguins showed just how extreme their physical struggle is. These
penguins endure amazing hardships to protect their eggs and newborn chicks.
They are faithful in the very worst physical conditions we can imagine.
Although we rarely have to experience such
difficult physical conditions we often have emotional and relationship
problems.
Jesus promises never to leave us or forsake
us. He remains faithful no matter what the conditions are, even if we are in
harsh circumstances because of our own fault. When we tell Him the truth, He
forgives us. Then He helps us to bear up under the consequences of our actions.
And just as He remains faithful to us in all
our circumstances and protects us, so we can be faithful to our family and
friends too.
Every one has had days when we need each
other to stay around us and help. All the penguins gather in a large circle to
protect everyone’s eggs.
Jesus surrounds us with His love and the love
of family and friends for our protection.
Actions
1. Make a
list of all the ways your family protects each other.
2. Every day
for a week, do one of these things for a friend or classmate without them knowing.
3. Or pray
for this type of protection for someone you know who needs it.
Read More
Lamentations: 3:22-24
Hebrews 13:5
Romans 8:37-39
