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GOD IS CREATOR AND KING (Day 50)

Because GOD IS CREATOR AND KING, He rules my life.

Preparation: If you became a king or a queen tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do? What are the differences between a good king/queen and a bad king/queen?

Read the Bible Memory Verse below.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE
"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made;
and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth."
(Psalm 33:6)
What does a king or queen have the power to do? ( Whatever he/she wants!)

Kings and queens are called "sovereigns" over the land they rule. This means that they are in control of the government and the people. They make the laws and no one can change them. No one is more powerful than the king or queen.

Do you know how a person becomes a king or a queen? How do kings and queens get their power? ( They are born into it or they conquer another kingdom.)

Read Colossians 1:16.

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth,
visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities,
or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"

According to this verse, what do you think makes God King? ( He's supreme over everything; He created everything... even kings; everything was made for His Glory.)

Based on what we've learned about His other attributes, do you think God is a good King or a bad king? Why?
  • Because God is All Powerful, there is no power greater than His and no one can conquer Him.
  • Because God is Love and He is Just, no one loves us more deeply than He does, and no one is more Just.
  • Because God is Holy and Righteous, every decision is right 100% of the time.
  • Because God is Faithful and Merciful, we can be sure He will fulfill His promises and be merciful to us.
  • Because God Knows Everything, He knows what's best.

There is no better King!

WHY DOES THIS MATTER:
God is the perfect Creator/King! There's no one else Who could be in total control!

TAKING ACTION:
Talk with God about how you feel about Him being your King.

Click on the image below for a larger version. Can you use the created things from the key to discover the message in this puzzle?

adapted from Discover God 4 Kids
A Sample Prayer to Conclude Your Time
Heavenly Father,
You, O LORD, are the God of our nation and world. May Your name be
praised forever and ever! Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things. All that we have comes from You. Our life and health are in Your hands. O God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name. May we fulfill Your kingdom purposes while here on Earth.
In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen.