JANUARY 6
PROVERBS 3:5-6
TRUST IN THE LORD

"Give me back my money!"Tiny Tim was muttering under his breath while struggling to free himself from Big Bully Ben’s grasp. A gang of boys was surrounding Tim and Joel stood by, petrified. "Don’t you dare tell the teachers! We will beat you up. So, don’t forget the money next week." The gang then stormed off . Tim and Joel were scared stiff by their threat.

When Tim caught his breath, he told Joel," I shall call my big cousin brother for help. He is strong and has many bodybuilder friends from the gym." After a while, Joel said, "No, Tim. that is not right. Remember what we learnt in Sunday school? Let us trust God to show us what to do. Let us pray." The boys then prayed. They were still shaken, but after the prayer, felt better. Recalling that the discipline master had told them once that they must report any bullying incidents to the teachers, they decided to tell their form teacher.

Sometimes, it is difficult to do what is right. But, one thing is sure. No problem is too hard for God and no matter too small to escape God’s attention. So, children, let us tell the Lord our problems and ask Him for directions in whatever we do. Trust in the Lord always. He will show us the right way and protect us.

Look at some of the di cult tasks people of the New and Old Testa- ments had to do. However, by trusting God, they were able to achieve success.

Link the person/s to the task. If you need help, ask your JW teacher ...

         Gideon                healed the lame man at the Temple gate
         Daniel                 fought the enemies with 300 soldiers
         Moses                 survived the lions’ den
     Peter & John            conquered Jericho by walking round the city
        Joshua                  led the Israelites across the Red Sea

Thought: I can trust God for directions and need not try to solve my problems alone.
Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, it is wonderful to know that we can always depend on You. Help us to remember this when we’re in trouble. We thank  You and love You for saving us from sin which is our worst trouble. Please keep us in Your Kingdom and bless us. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.