Many years after King David lived, a boy named Josiah became king of Judah. He was only eight years old, far younger than anyone expected a king to be, and the throne felt much bigger than he was. Still, Josiah wanted to lead in a way that honored God.

As Josiah grew older, he noticed that God’s temple had fallen into disrepair. The stones were cracked, and dust covered the floors. Wanting to restore the place where people worshiped, Josiah ordered the workers to begin repairing it.

During the renovations, something remarkable happened. The high priest discovered a forgotten scroll tucked away in an old room. It was the Book of the Law—God’s instructions for how the people were meant to live. When the scroll was read aloud, Josiah felt a deep sadness. He realized the people had drifted far from the path God had set for them.

Instead of ignoring what he heard, Josiah listened. He let God’s words shape his heart. Then he gathered the people and renewed their covenant with God, promising to follow God’s commandments and encouraging the nation to return to faithfulness. Even though he was young, Josiah led with courage, humility, and a deep desire to do what was right.

What We Learned

• You’re never too young for God to use you in important ways.
• Listening to God helps us find our way, even when the path feels unfamiliar.
• Good leaders choose what is right, not what is easy.
• When we return to God, God always welcomes us back.

Kids’ Christmas Program Update

Christmas is coming soon, and our kids are excited to share this year’s special program, “Our Magi Mission.” They’ve already begun learning their parts, and we will have a Saturday rehearsal to get costumes ready and practice the story. And yes—Julie Anne still remembers that pizza was promised for lunch!

If you have a young person who would like to participate in telling the story of Jesus’ birth, we would love for them to join us.

See you Sunday! Blessings…