The Lamp in the Window
Every night, Lucy and Max joined their parents for “Jesus Time.” They’d light a candle, read a Bible story, and talk about how to live like Jesus.
One evening, Dad read:
“Be dressed and ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like people waiting for their master to return.” (Luke 12:35–40)
Lucy wrinkled her nose. “Why would someone keep a lamp burning?”
“It’s like waiting for someone special,” said Mom. “We don’t know when Jesus will come, but we want to be ready for Him every day.”
Max’s eyes lit up. “Like when Grandma comes to visit! We clean the house, bake her favorite cookies, and wait by the window!”
“Exactly,” said Dad. “We prepare because we’re excited to see her—and we can be just as ready and joyful for Jesus.”
So that night, they put a small lamp in the front window. It was their “Jesus lamp,” a sign that they were ready to welcome Him.
That week, the Thompsons got their hearts ready too:
– They prayed each night as a family.
– They read the Bible with Grandma when she came over.
– They helped a neighbor rake leaves.
– They forgave each other when they made mistakes.
– And they baked cookies with Grandma and shared them with someone lonely.
Each evening, the little lamp glowed softly in the window, reminding them that Jesus could come at any time, and they wanted to be ready.
One night, after Grandma read them a Bible story, Lucy said, “I think Jesus would like it here.”
Grandma smiled. “I think He already does. When a family loves, prays, and makes room for Him, Jesus is always near.”
Moral: Just like waiting joyfully for Grandma—with cookies, games, and love—we can prepare our hearts for Jesus. Families can be ready by praying together, helping others, and reading God’s Word. Keep the lamp burning, and Jesus will feel right at home.
Based on Luke 12:35-40.
