Daily Devotional for August 25, 2022
Words to the Rescue!
The sun was warm while the water was sparkling cold. It was the perfect afternoon at the community pool, and Isabella had her two best friends on either side of her.
Simultaneously, they cannonballed into the water. They came up from beneath the water gasping for air and giggling, their heads bobbing in the waves.
“Let’s pretend we’re in the ocean!” Payton said.
“Yeah! And our ship was destroyed in a storm,” said Bryce. “Look! Let’s swim over to that floaty as our raft.”
Everyone enthusiastically agreed and began fake-crying, saying things like, “Oh no! We’re stranded!” as they swam to the “raft.”
Once everyone was on board, Captain Isabella spoke to the crew. “Now, we must all yell for help as loud as we possibly can!”
“Aye, aye, Captain!” shouted Payton and Bryce.
Isabella counted down. “Three, two, one—”
“HELP!” they all yelled. “Help! Help! Help!”
Suddenly, in a flash of red, a lifeguard lifted all three kids up onto the side of the pool before they knew what was happening. “What’s wrong?” the lifeguard asked.
Dripping, Isabella explained. “I’m sorry if we scared you. We were just playing. We didn’t mean it!”
“Ah,” the lifeguard said. “You know, kids, some words are more powerful than others. Help is a word we only use when we’re actually in danger. There could’ve been someone who needed rescue while I was busy with you. That’s a scary thought.” She sat back on her heels. “From now on, do you three promise to be careful with the word help?”
The kids nodded solemnly, and the lifeguard directed them back to the pool.
As they got back in the water, Isabella spoke. “This reminds me of what my abuela said about using God’s name. She called it holy, which means it’s very special. She said it’s only to be used for things like giving God praise, talking to Him, or talking to others about Jesus and how He died to save us.”
“You’re right,” said Payton. “Help is a special word, and God’s name is the most special word of all.”
-Danielle J. Brown
How about you?
Did you know that God’s name is a special word? We are saved from our sins when we call on the name of Jesus. It’s important that we use His name with care. As Christians, we have a special relationship with God that allows us to praise Him, talk with Him, and share the good news of His saving love with others. He is our King, so we must respect the power of the holy Name through which we’re saved.
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