Summary: There was much excitement as Jase and several family members watched a plane taxi to a stop. Jase's Uncle Dan and Aunt Mary were returning to the States after their first mission term. Everyone was eager to see their little son, Benjamin, who had been born in Africa. When the families finally got together, Jase stood back while the grownups greeted one another. Then Uncle Dan turned toward him. "And this must be little Jase," said Uncle Dan, "but you're not so little anymore, are you?" "I'm six years old," Jase proudly told Uncle Dan. Uncle Dan grinned. "Yes, you've grown up while we were gone," he said. "I see you have your father's eyes." Jase's mother pointed to the little boy Aunt Mary was holding. "And your son looks just like you, Dan," observed Mom. "Yes." Uncle Dan laughed joyfully. "He's my boy!" Driving home that night, Jase fired off a stream of questions. "How did I get Dad's eyes?" he asked. "And why does Benjamin look like Uncle Dan?" "Kids inherit certain things from their parents--like their size or the color of their hair and eyes," replied Jase's older sister Meg. "You inherited your dad's brown eyes, and Benjamin inherited his dad's curly hair. We can inherit other kinds of things, too--like a talent for music or an interest in building things. Right, Dad?" "Right. And something we all inherit is Adam's sinful nature," said Dad. "That's because we're all descendants of Adam, the first man God created, isn't it?" Meg asked. "And that's why we all sin?" Dad nodded. "Oh, that's not good, is it?" exclaimed Jase. He knew that to sin meant to do something wrong. "You're right," agreed Dad, "but because Jesus lived a perfect life and died to take the punishment for our sins, we can have them forgiven. If we accept Jesus as Savior, we become children of God. Then we're part of His family, and we become more and more like Him as we follow His teaching." Jase nodded. "And that's good," he said solemnly. "It's good to be like Jesus." How About You? Did you know you inherited a sinful nature? When you were born, you received that sinful nature through Adam, who is your ancestor. As a result, you sinned and you're part of Satan's family. You had no choice in that, but you can choose to have it changed. If you will accept Jesus as your Savior, you'll be part of God's family forever. You'll be made righteous--free from sin and guilt. If you haven't accepted Jesus, do so today. (See the ABCs of Salvation here: http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/ABCsofSalvation.aspx.) Today's Key Verse: By one Man's(Jesus') obedience many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:19) Today's Key Thought: Be righteous through Jesus
