Secret Agent Kid

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

“As the raging walls of water collapsed and swallowed Pharaoh’s army, Moses led the Hebrews safely into the…” Vanessa broke her dignified stance and peeked at her note cards. “Sinai Desert.”

Watching from the living room sofa, Dad smiled and winked in encouragement.

Vanessa concluded her report. “They would have many more challenges before they reached the Promised Land, but they were free, thanks to Moses, who did what God told him to do and led his people out of Egypt. The end.” She took a bow.

Dad clapped. “Excellent report, Vanessa. They’ll love it. What’s this for, again?”

“Career day. I have to speak about someone with a job I like.”

Dad raised his eyebrows. “And you chose Moses? For what career?”

Vanessa sat next to him. “Secret agent.”

“Interesting. How was Moses like a secret agent?”

“He started life on an undercover assignment as an Egyptian prince. But he was always looking out for his people, the Hebrews. Then his cover got blown, and he escaped to a safe house in Midian. Then he got further instructions from a burning bush. He went back to Egypt on a mission to save his people. And God gave him a cool spy gadget—his staff. It could change into a snake, turn water into blood, and part the ocean!”

“I never thought of it that way.” Dad chuckled. “So, you’d like to be a secret agent?”

“Yeah! It would be so exciting to go on special missions to help people someday.”

“Well, you can start now. Because you’re a Christian, you have a mission from God too.”

“I do? What mission?”

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to spread the gospel as an agent of Christ’s kingdom. You’ll be working undercover deep in enemy territory where Satan seems to be in control. And by informing your friends and neighbors about Jesus and the sacrifice He made to save us, you’ll be giving them a chance to be free from bondage to sin.”

“Cool! I accept my mission. But do I get a cool spy gadget to help me?”

“Of course.” Dad set a Bible in her hands. “Just don’t expect it to turn into a snake.”

-John Leatherman

How About You?

Do you wish you could be a secret agent on a mission? If you’re a Christian, you’ve been given a special mission from God. Jesus is calling on you to deliver the most vital message in history. Share the good news of Jesus’ love and salvation with a friend today. You never know what kind of adventure you might start!

Today’s Key Verse:
Matthew 28:19 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (NIV)

Today’s Key Thought:

You have a mission from God