Leaf Message

Even though, I live in the South. I am already dealing with leaves. Not the pretty kind that blanket many yards around the country, just the brown curly things that fall endlessly this time of year. If you are fortunate to have leaves that are changing colors you can pick them off the ground and use them in this object lesson. If you are like those of us in the South, you will have to make the leaves from construction paper or purchase them in an arts and craft store like Michael’s or Garden Ridge.

(Take the leaves out of a basket and show them as you speak.) Jesus promised that He would never leave you. He wants to be your best friend. But sometimes people choose to leave Jesus alone. They don’t want Him in their life. Their life is too full to include Jesus. Or maybe they don’t realize what a wonderful friend He is or how much He loves them.

^{Gold Leaf}

Jesus had to leave heaven to fulfill God’s promise in Genesis 3:15. He had to leave that wonderful place where the streets are gold. He had to leave heaven, that wonderful place where the Lamb is the light.

^{Brown Leaf}

He had to leave heaven to come to this earth. Here he suffered rejection, pain and hatred. For 33 years he walked dusty streets, but he didn’t come to stay. He came to leave.

^{Red Leaf}

He came to die. He had to die on the cross to pay the price for your sins and mine. It was the only way. All the gold in heaven couldn’t buy your salvation. Only the Son of God could pay the ultimate price for you to become God’s child. He died because He loves you. His death wasn’t the end; it was the beginning of resurrection. It was the beginning of new life. He came to leave a new way of life. He came to leave life and that life more abundant.

^{Green Leaf}

By dying on the cross, He could leave you a way to be saved. You can have new life by believing (be leave) on Jesus. Confess your sins and He will forgive you.

Maybe you’re thinking. I have already asked Jesus into my heart. Well, I want to leave a message with you too. Your life is leaving something behind. Are you leaving a trail of faith and kindness or are you leaving selfishness? Your life can make a difference when you share your faith with others. You can make a difference by being kind and helping others even in little ways.

Don’t leave the path of righteousness to walk in darkness. Obey the Bible. It is your light. As you obey it you will walk in ways of peace.