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Divine Dispatch
1 Peter 1:3
Living Hope: Our Amazing Fresh Start!
Welcome, Faith Force New Life Champions! Today, we’re discovering the incredible gift of living hope and new birth that God gives us, as shared in 1 Peter 1:3.
Verse Of The Day:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3)
Have you ever planted a seed and watched it sprout into something amazing? That’s exactly what God does in our hearts! 1 Peter 1:3 tells us about two incredible gifts God gives us through Jesus.
First, God gives us “new birth” – like getting a completely fresh start! Just like a tiny seed becomes a beautiful new plant, God makes us brand new on the inside when we trust in Jesus. No matter what mistakes we’ve made, God’s mercy gives us a clean slate and a fresh beginning!
Second, we receive “living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s hope that’s alive and growing! Because Jesus came back to life after dying on the cross, we know our hope is real and will never die. It keeps growing stronger, just like a plant reaching toward the sun!
Living Hope Jar:
Grab a clear jar or cup, some cotton balls (or paper towels), and a few bean seeds from your kitchen. Wet the cotton balls and place them in your jar, then tuck 2-3 beans against the glass where you can see them. Put your “Living Hope Jar” in a sunny spot and add a few drops of water daily. As your seeds sprout and grow, remember that this is what God’s living hope does in your heart – it grows bigger and stronger every day! Write “My Living Hope Grows!” on a label for your jar.
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for giving us new birth and living hope through Jesus! Just like seeds grow into beautiful plants, help our hope in You grow stronger every day. When we make mistakes, remind us that Your mercy gives us fresh starts. Fill our hearts with Your living hope that never dies. Amen.
Keep growing in God’s living hope, Faith Force New Life Champions! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that God’s mercy has given you a fresh start and hope that’s alive and growing every single day!