For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
God fights for His people in the most amazing way — He makes the sun stand still in the sky!
Today's Story
The Gibeonites, now friends of Israel, were attacked by five enemy kings. They sent an urgent message to Joshua: “Help! Come quickly!” Joshua and his army marched all night to rescue them. God told Joshua, “Don't be afraid. I have given you the victory!”
As the battle went on, God fought for His people in amazing ways, even sending great hailstones from the sky. But the day was running out, and Joshua needed more daylight to finish.
So Joshua prayed a bold prayer right in front of everyone: “Sun, stand still! Moon, stop!” And do you know what happened? GOD LISTENED! The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and didn't go down for about a whole extra day! There had never been a day like it, when God listened to a person's prayer like that and fought so powerfully for His people.
God gave Joshua and Israel a great victory. The God who made the sun could make it stand still! Nothing is too hard for Him, and He fights for those He loves.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- God made the SUN stand still! What does that show you about how powerful God is?
- God fought for His people. How does it feel to know God fights for those He loves?
- Joshua prayed a bold prayer, and God answered. What bold thing could you ask God for?