Standing Firm in God’s Truth

Tuesday, October 29

Bible Verse:

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called ‘uncircumcised’ by those who call themselves ‘the circumcision’ (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”

— Ephesians 2:8-13 (EHV)

Devotion:

This week, we celebrate the Reformation, a movement that reminds us of the powerful truth that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. A man named Martin Luther stood up for this truth, even though it was hard. Many people around him thought that doing good things was the only way to get into heaven. But Luther knew from the Bible that Jesus has already done everything needed for our salvation. He trusted in God’s Word and wanted everyone to know this good news!

Think about a strong tree with deep roots. When storms come, that tree doesn’t fall because its roots hold it in place. That’s like our faith. God’s Word is like those roots, holding us steady, no matter what happens in life. Luther trusted in God’s Word, and it gave him the courage to stand up for what was right. Even though he faced challenges, he didn’t let go of the truth.

As kids today, you might face challenges too. Maybe you feel pressure to follow what others say, even if you know it’s not right. But remember that you are rooted in God’s love and His Word. Jesus has already saved you, and nothing can take that away. Just like Luther, you can stand firm in your faith and trust that God will always be with you.

Questions to think about:

1. What does it mean to be saved by grace through faith?

2. How can you stand firm in your faith like Martin Luther did?

3. Can you think of a time when God helped you through something hard?

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for saving me by grace through faith. Help me to stand firm in Your truth, just like Martin Luther did. When challenges come, remind me that You are always with me, and help me trust in Your Word. Amen.

Activity Idea:

Draw a picture of a strong tree with deep roots. Write a Bible verse on the tree trunk that reminds you of God’s love and how He keeps you strong in your faith.