Rock Craft

Our SuperTruth says: “I may seem small; but in God’s eyes, I can do great things.” Yes, David was considered too young to accomplish much. His brothers believed all he was good for was to watch a few sheep! But God viewed him differently! Let’s look at another Bible verse.

Have a child locate and read 1 Timothy 4:12:

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

Do you hear what God’s Word is saying? You can be an example to others—even people older than you—of how to live for the Lord. David was an example to a number of others; can you name some of them? His older brothers, his father, King Saul, the Philistine army, the Israelite army.

You can be an example in all that you think, do and say by asking God to help you when you face problems. Ask children to give examples of ways they can be an example to their peers, as well as older people.

Give each child a stone, a fine-tip marker, and an apron or paint shirt. Remind children that these markers can stain their clothing. Have them write their names on one side and “GOD” on the other side. As an option, children can paint or decorate their stones.

David took five small stones with him into battle. You can keep this stone as a reminder that God is with you, and He will help you, just as He helped David. This stone can also remind you to be a good example to others. Each time you look at it, stop and think: Is my behavior pleasing to God? Am I being a godly example? Let’s say our SuperTruth together: “I may seem small; but in God’s eyes, I can do great things."