Expired

Bible Reading: Joshua 23:14; 2 Peter 1:2-4

“Adventure Land, here we come!” exclaimed Jena as she and her friend Ellie jumped into the car. “I can’t believe we finally saved enough money and are really on our way! Of course, we wouldn’t even be going yet if you hadn’t found this coupon for half-price tickets, Ellie!”

Soon they reached the park. But when the woman at the ticket booth looked at the coupon Jena gave her, she shook her head. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but this coupon has expired. l have to charge you the full amount.”

“Expired?” asked Ellie. “I didn’t notice that.”

Jena’s mom looked at the coupon. “I’m sorry, girls,” she said. “I should have checked the coupon before we left. Since I didn’t, I’ll pay the extra amount.”

“Wow! Thanks, Mom!” said Jena. “You’re the best!”

“Yeah, thanks!” said Ellie gratefully. So the tickets were purchased and everyone went into the park.

After a day of fun and laughter, the girls and Jena’s mom piled back into the car for the trip home. “I had such a good time today, but I feel bad about giving you an expired coupon,” Ellie said with a sigh. “Thank you so much, Mrs. Brown, for paying the difference for us.”

“You’re very welcome,” said Jena’s mom. “I’m glad we came—I had fun myself.”

“Me too,” said Jena. “Maybe we should stay longer.”

“Not today,” her mom said. “We have church tomorrow, so we need to get to bed on time.” She drove out of the parking lot. “That coupon reminds me of something that never expires.”

“What’s that?” asked Jena.

“God’s promises,” Mom replied. “They’re better than any coupon offer. Do you know what some of God’s promises are?”

“Uh…we learned a verse in church that says God will never leave us,” said Ellie.

“And God promises eternal life to those who trust in Jesus,” added Jena.

Mom nodded. “God also promises to hear our prayers,” she said, “and Jesus promises to return one day to right every wrong and make all things new, and resurrect our bodies so we can live with Him forever.”

“That’s going to be an adventure way better than Adventure Land!” said Jena.

Ellie nodded. “I’m so glad God’s promises never expire.” Karen R. Locklear

How About You?

Do you know that God has made many promises? He promises to save you from your sin when you trust in Jesus, to hear His children when they pray, to give you joy, to supply all your needs, and to resurrect believers to eternal life with Him. You can find more of His promises in His Word—the Bible. And His promises will never expire. They will last forever!

Today’s Key Verse:
1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life.

Today’s Key Thought:

God’s promises never expire