Isaiah 59

The Explanation

Long ago, God had a big message. He gave it to a man named Isaiah. And Isaiah told the people.

Listen. God is very strong. His hands can help everyone. His ears can hear everything. Even a little whisper. Even a soft cry at night.

But the people did something sad. They did naughty things. They said things that were not true. Their hands did wrong things. And then something happened. It was like a big, thick wall. A wall between the people and God.

God was still there. But the people could not find Him. They looked around. They walked in the dark. It was like their eyes did not work. They bumped into things. They fell down. They cried like bears. They cried like little doves.

The people said, "Oh no. We did wrong. We know it."

And God saw it all. God saw that no one could help. Not one person. Nobody.

Then God said, "I will do it Myself!"

God put on strong clothes. Like a soldier. Shiny, strong clothes. And God came to help. Because God loves His people. God said, "I am coming. I will save you."

What Does This Mean?

Sometimes we do wrong things too. We hit. Or we say something mean. Or we do not tell the truth. That builds a little wall.

But God is not too far away. God can still hear you. Even when you whisper. Even when you cry very softly. God's ears are big and good.

And God does something wonderful. He does not wait for us to fix it. He comes Himself. He comes to us.

The Common Thread

Do you know who God sent? God sent Jesus.

Jesus is the Helper. Jesus is the One with the strong, shiny clothes. He came to break down the wall. He came so we can be close to God again.

When we do something wrong, Jesus says, "Come. Come back. I am here."

So we are never all alone. Never in the dark for always. Jesus is like a bright light. He comes and He shines.

For You

Sometimes you do something naughty. And your tummy feels yucky. You feel small. You feel sad.

Then you can tell God. You can just say it. "God, I did something wrong. I am sorry."

And God hears you. Every single time. God is not too far. God is very close. Closer than your pillow. Closer than your teddy bear.

And God helps you start over. Fresh and new. Like the sun coming up in the morning.

Talk About It

Have you ever felt sad because you did something wrong? What happened?

God hears you when you whisper. What would you like to whisper to God?

Praying Together

Dear God,

You are so strong. You hear me. Even when I am very quiet.

Sometimes I do wrong things. I am sorry, God. Thank You that Jesus came. Thank You that You are close to me. Very, very close.

I love You, God.

Amen.