February 16, 2025, VAIBC Children’s Cell Newsletter
Dear Parents,
This week, we have the opportunity to explore the teachings of “Crossing the Jordan River” (Joshua 1; 3-4).
After Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous because He would be with him. When the priests carrying the ark of the covenant stepped into the Jordan River, the waters stopped, and the people crossed on dry ground. To remember this miracle, they built a memorial with twelve stones. This event reminds us that just as God made a way for His people, Jesus makes a way for us to be with God forever.
This message will inspire your child to grow in the love and light of Jesus. Reinforce the lesson at home by discussing the following points with your child:
- God is Always with Us: God told Joshua to be strong and courageous. How can we trust God when we feel afraid?
- Remembering What God Has Done: The Israelites built a memorial of stones. How can we remember and thank God for His blessings?
- Jesus Makes a Way for Us: God made a way for the Israelites to enter the Promised Land. How does Jesus make a way for us to be with God?
You might consider praying with your child, thanking God for His presence and asking Him to help you trust Him in all things.
Grace and blessings in Christ.
