He is Risen: Lent Devotional for Moms and Kidsናሙና

He is Risen

by Tara Davis

Day 11: Jesus Arrested and the Crown of Thorns (ornament in second “S” flag)

Read: Luke 22:47-54, John 19:1-2

Discuss: From that first moment when Adam and Eve sinned, God set a plan in motion to bring them back to His heart and give them an opportunity to be His children once more. When the Passover meal had ended, Jesus and His disciples made their way to the garden of Gethsemane for the night. Jesus couldn’t sleep; He only wanted to talk to His Father. Oh, how He wished there could be a different way to accomplish the rescue of His children. He knew His death would be painful and the payment for our sin would be even more so.

But His love for you is so great, precious child. He was willing to rescue you, no matter what it took, no matter how great the sacrifice. As they placed a crown of thorns on Jesus’ head, they mocked and beat Him, but did he back down? Did He decide that the suffering was just too great a price to pay for your life? No. He wants you, and you are worth everything to Him. Can you believe how much God loves you? It is amazing how much Jesus endured for us, just to pay the price for our sins. He wants each person to choose Him, to be adopted as His own precious son or daughter. What a loving God is He!