Niagara Falls

Bible Reading: Isaiah 54:10; Jeremiah 31:3; Ephesians 2:4-8; 3:14-19

“Is your water bottle full?” asked Dad, adding two sandwiches to his backpack.

“No, it’s empty again,” answered Tyson. He turned on the tap and filled his container stamped with a maple leaf to mark his first visit to Canada. Handing it to his dad, he exclaimed, “I can’t wait to see Niagara Falls!”

As they exited the hotel, Tyson asked, “We’re going to the biggest waterfall, right?”

“Yes, Horseshoe Falls. It’s only a short walk so we should get a good spot to see it before our picnic.”

Tyson took a few steps on his tiptoes. “I can’t see anything yet, but I hear it!” They quickened their pace as the sound of gushing water grew louder.

“I see it!” Tyson exclaimed. He crossed the street with his dad toward the majestic U-shaped waterfall. They found an empty space along the concrete barrier crested with a black metal handrail. Tyson wrapped his fingers around it for a closer look. “Awesome!” He marveled at the white sheets of tumbling water. They crashed into the rocks below with such force that they sprayed him and his dad with a gentle mist.

Dad reached for his camera. He spent a few minutes snapping photos.

“I’m thirsty,” announced Tyson. Dad passed him his water bottle. After several sips, Tyson handed it back, saying, “That’s enough. I don’t want to run out of water for our picnic.” He returned to the view. “Dad, what about Niagara Falls? Won’t it run out?”

“No. The source is always sending more,” replied Dad, stashing his camera. “You know something else that never runs out? God’s love for us. The Bible describes God’s love as eternal.”

“I know what that means!” said Tyson. “God loves us now, and He always will.”

“Exactly. God offers us a never-ending supply of love so it’s always available.”

Watching the spilling water, Tyson added, “It’s sort of like how Niagara Falls is never-ending because the water keeps flowing without stopping.”

Dad nodded. “That’s a good way to say it. God loves us without stopping. The love Jesus pours into our lives each day will never stop flowing. It lasts forever.”

-Elena Dee

How About You?

Do you ever stop and think about how much God loves you? Can you list all the blessings in your life? Everything that’s good comes from God and shows His great love for you! Jesus died for your sins so you could be saved, and He promises to love you eternally—now and always. As you go through your day, see if you can identify all the ways God shows you His love.

Today’s Key Verse:
Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain…” says the Lord, who has mercy on you. (NLT)

Today’s Key Thought:

God’s love is eternal