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How many times a day do you answer questions like, “How does___?” or “Why is___?” or “What’s a __?” If we had a nickel for every time, some of us might be able to fund a trip to Tahiti! Kids are by nature explorers and learners through questions and experience, and you are their very first guidebook and encyclopedia for the world around them!
Although sometimes we might grow weary of answering all the questions, there is something pretty amazing about being the main and highest source of information for your kids. Remember that as you respond in those moments, you’re connecting with your child and teaching them that it’s GREAT to be curious! You're showing them that God created us to wonder and that there is no question too hard for God!
As your family learns more about telling others’ the gospel, your kids might doubt their ability to share. This prompt helps you turn their curiosity into a simple, faith-building conversation for your family.
How old do I need to be to tell people about Jesus?
One of the most common sentences you might find yourself saying is, “When I grow up…” And we get it! Growing up can be fun. But there are certain things that don’t have to wait for when you grow up.
No matter how old you are right now, you can show your family that you love them. You can be a good friend, and you can work hard. Will these things look different when you are older? Of course! But you can still practice these things today.
The same is true when it comes to telling people about Jesus. Paul tells his spiritual son Timothy, “You are young, but do not let anyone treat you as if you were not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them with your words, with the way you live, with your love, with your faith, and with your pure life.” (1 Timothy 4:12, ICB)
The amazing news about being invited to tell people about Jesus is that you can say “yes” no matter how old you are! You might tell your friends at school, or your coach at soccer practice, or the person taking your order at your favorite restaurant.
We are all invited to share the Good News of Jesus with the people who cross our path, and like being a good friend, we don’t have to wait until we are older to start.
God is strong enough to use you wherever you are, so the invitation on the table today is: Who will you go and tell?
