The Brave Little Tiger

 

One day, River the tiger snuggled up close to one of his best friends, Little Robin. She was reading him a story, her soft voice carrying the words as River listened intently. "Tommy was a little tiger who loved Jesus! He told all the kids about God’s love. He said Jesus died for them and came back to life! And guess what? Jesus wants to be their friend forever!" Little Robin read, her eyes twinkling as she spoke of Tommy's bravery.

River’s eyes grew wide with excitement. "Whoa! Tommy is super brave! I wanna be brave like him and tell people about Jesus too! But… how do I do that?"

Little Robin smiled warmly at her friend, closing the book for a moment. "Well, River, the Bible says that if someone asks why we have hope, we should tell them about Jesus."

River thought hard, his little tail swishing back and forth. "So… if someone asks why I’m always so happy, I can say, ‘Because Jesus loves me!’?"

"Exactly!" Little Robin said. "And you can show Jesus' love in all kinds of ways, too. You can be kind, help others, and show love just like Jesus does. People will see that and want to know more about the love you have."

River nodded, feeling more confident. "I like that idea! But wait—how can little tiger me share Jesus with the whole big world?"

Little Robin grinned. "There are so many ways! You can pray for people who are sad or hurting. You can listen to them when they need a friend. You can also share stories about what Jesus has done in your life."

"How can I do this," asked River.

"You already do this. You share stories, sing songs, and help people learn about God’s love. That’s super special, River!"

"I do. In what way?" River asked.

"Through your YouTube channel. You reach a lot of kids with the River and Me Ministries YouTube channel."

River’s face lit up with excitement. "Do you think that I am making a difference?"

Little Robin nodded with a sparkle in her eye. "Oh yes, River! Jesus loves it when we share His love with others. When you love people and tell them about Him, you are shining His light for everyone to see."

River’s heart swelled with joy, and he stood up proudly. "I’m gonna keep shining for Jesus, Little Robin!"

"That’s the spirit!" Little Robin cheered, "You are a brave little tiger, River."

River’s grin widened, his tail swishing in excitement. "Just like Tommy?"

"Just like Tommy!" Little Robin laughed. "And remember, River, every time you share Jesus, you’re showing the world His love. Whether it's through your YouTube videos, helping a friend, or just being kind, you are making a difference."

River hugged Little Robin, feeling braver than ever before. "Thank you, Little Robin! I’m gonna keep sharing Jesus with everyone I meet!"

Little Robin smiled. "I know you will, River. You’re already doing amazing things. Keep shining, and keep sharing God's love!"

The End

In the story above, River the tiger learns how to share Jesus’ love with others from his best friend, Little Robin. As they read a story about Tommy, a brave tiger who tells everyone about Jesus, River becomes inspired to be brave and share the good news too. Little Robin explains that sharing Jesus can happen in many ways, like telling others why we’re happy, helping people, being kind, and even through River’s own YouTube channel. Little Robin reminds River that by shining God’s love, we can make a big difference in the world.

Hey kids! Just like River the tiger, you can share Jesus’ love with the world too! It doesn’t matter how old you are—there are so many ways you can tell others about Jesus and show them His love. You can share the good news by telling someone why you’re happy—because Jesus loves you! You can be kind, help others, and listen when someone needs a friend. Whether you’re making a video, writing a story, or just helping out at home, you are sharing Jesus with everyone around you. Remember, every time you love others and tell them about Jesus, you are shining His light in a dark world. Let’s be brave like Tommy the tiger, Little Robin and Tiger River. Let's share the love of Jesus wherever we go!

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