SUPER BEST FRIEND
John 15:9-17
Vv. 13-16: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead have called you friends, for everything I have learned from My Father, I have made known to you. You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” Words chalked on the 3rd-grade Sunday school blackboard.
The song, What a Friend We Have in Jesus rang out from the 3rd-grade Sunday school classroom when Pastor Jobst entered and sat down in a chair at their round table. He smiled at each child, individually. He placed a plate of cookies on the table, and said, “Help yourselves!”
While kids scrambled for cookies, Pastor said, “That song always makes me smile because it’s soooo true! I pray that you never stop singing that song, because it will carry you throughout life with a smile on your face.” The kids munched cookies, listening intently.
“I come as God’s partner to tell you something specific today. We both work hard to show you His goodness, mercy, and faithfulness. We hope that this will motivate you to make Him Lord of your lives. Because He wants what’s best for you in all situations, He’ll never fail you. His plan for your lives is better than you can imagine. As absolute ruler over all creation, don’t you think that He deserves to be Lord in your lives too?”
Seeing kids’ nodding heads, Pastor continued, “Do you tell your friends secrets?” The kids continued nodding their heads. “Let me tell you a secret” Pastor said. Leaned forward, he whispered, “Jesus wants to be your friend....Why do you think Jesus wants to be your friend?” Pastor asked.
“Is Jesus lonely?” Shakira asked.
Pastor smiled. “In fact, Shakira” he said, “Jesus is only lonely for those who don’t believe in Him. He came to save all kids. He wants to be your buddy, going with you everywhere, and helping you through the hard stuff.” He pointed to the blackboard and said, “Jesus said that to His disciples one day. He has secrets to tell you, too, if you’ll listen.”
“Jesus is my Super Best Friend!” Luis said, clapping his hands.
Take Home Nugget
Are modern-day disciples too “grown up” to sing that song? We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to learn God’s ways through Jesus, Who knows all the Father’s secrets. Jesus is God, and He’s also your buddy. How cool is that?
Hallelujah! What a friend!
Jesus is with me until the very end.
J.D. Griffith
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