For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
Jesus shows His amazing power — over sickness, over distance, and even over a roaring storm.
Today's Story
Everywhere Jesus went, people came to Him for help. A man with a terrible skin disease knelt down. “Lord, if You're willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him — something no one else would do. “I am willing,” Jesus said. “Be clean!” And instantly the man was healed.
A Roman soldier came too. “My servant is very sick at home,” he said. “But just say the word, and I know he'll be healed.” Jesus was amazed at the man's faith. “Go,” Jesus said, “it will happen just as you believed.” And at that very moment, the servant was healed far away!
That evening, Jesus and His friends got into a boat. Jesus was so tired He fell fast asleep. Suddenly a furious storm swept over the lake! Waves crashed over the boat, and the disciples were terrified. “Lord, save us! We're going to drown!” they cried, waking Jesus up.
Jesus stood up and spoke to the wind and the waves: “Quiet! Be still!” And instantly the storm stopped. Everything was perfectly calm. The disciples were amazed. “Who IS this? Even the winds and the waves obey Him!”
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- Jesus touched the sick man that no one else would touch. What does that tell us about Jesus' love?
- The disciples were scared in the storm, but Jesus was right there with them. When you feel scared, how does it help to know Jesus is with you?
- Even the wind and waves obey Jesus. Is there anything too big for Jesus to handle?