A Visit to the Capitol

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Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:14-18

"Okay, class, change of plans," called Miss Allen from the front of the bus. Ana could barely hear her because of the wind and rain beating against the bus windows. "Due to the storm, we're not going to be able to visit the zoo today after all. However, the state capitol is not far away, and they said they could fit us in for a last-minute tour, so we'll be going there instead."

All the kids groaned except for Ana's friend Evelyn, who bounced up and down in the seat next to her.

When they got to the capitol building, a tour guide greeted them at the door and led them down a long hallway decorated with gaudy statues.

"This is boring," one of the boys complained. He tugged on the tour guide's sleeve. "Can we see the governor?"

The tour guide shook his head. "As much as he would like to, the governor isn't able to visit with every school class that comes through. Thousands of kids visit the building each year."

Just then several important-looking people emerged from the elevator.

"That's the governor in the gray suit," the tour guide whispered.

Suddenly Evelyn started running toward the group of people. "Uncle Mike!" she called out.

The governor turned and held out his arms when he saw Evelyn to give her a hug, then he walked her back to her class, who were all staring at them open-mouthed. "My niece tells me your field trip to the zoo didn't work out," he said. "Maybe you kids would like to see my office instead?"

That night Ana excitedly told her family about everything her class had seen at the capitol that day, thanks to Evelyn.

"Like they say, it all depends on who you know," said her older brother.

"True," said Dad. "Evelyn gave you access to the governor. She was your go-between."

Ana smiled. "I know what you're going to say next, Dad. In our devotions this week, we talked about Jesus being our go-between--the mediator between us and God. Through Him we have access to our heavenly Father because Jesus paid the price for our sin and made us right with God."

"I'm glad you were listening, Ana--and your trip to the capitol today is a perfect example."

– Linda Weddle

How About You?
Have you ever gotten to meet someone well-known or go somewhere special because of who you know? Did you know that, because of Jesus, you can have access to God? You can't approach God on your own because of your sin, but Jesus died to take your sins away. Anyone who trusts in Him has full access to God. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.)
Today's Key Verse:
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. (NIV) (1 Timothy 2:5)
Today's Key Thought:
Jesus is our mediator