Monumental realities from God’s Word provide us and our children with unshakable hope at a time when the whole world seems to be shaking. When it may seem to our children that this virus is out of control, let’s make sure they understand that ‘the Lord has established his throne in the heavens and his kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19). He says, “For every beast of the forest is mine…I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field…” (Psalm 50:10,11).

This week the blog is sponsored by Truth78 and the post is written by David Michael.

Great News: Jelly Belly® reserves are strong and should be available to supply global demand through the pandemic and beyond!

Not that there would be a run on them, but for at least two decades of ministry, I’ve used these colorful little gems to cast vision for the next generation, showing how all things–even eating jelly beans–can be done for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Now I hope they will help me make a different point, one that matters deeply to us and to our children at this unusual time.

People are not hoarding jelly beans these days, because they are superfluous. Though they are sweet to the taste, they cannot sufficiently nourish. Even the sturdiest, candy-loving children couldn’t live on jelly beans alone–not in their diets nor in their discipleship and spiritual nourishment.

Much of what children consume may be entertaining, fun, and colorful–and with all the downtime caused by the pandemic, they’re likely ingesting lots of it. But we have an opportunity right now to give our children the solid, nutritious, life-giving truth of God’s Word. We’re especially tuned-in now to hear deep truths from God’s word–and not just the grown-ups. Children, too, are listening.

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