What if You Could Be Invisible? – August 6, 2025
- Author
- WELS
- Published
- Wed 06 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://wels.net/family-devotion/fd20250806/
Read: Colossians 3:1-11
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:2,3
What if You Could Be Invisible?
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Have you ever wished you could turn invisible?
Most kids have! Why? Because if you’re invisible, people can’t see you. You could sneak cookies from the kitchen, stay up past bedtime, or play hide-and-seek and never be found!
But think about this: being invisible could also mean doing good things without anyone knowing. Like helping someone pick up their books or writing a kind note—and never telling anyone it was you.
Did you know that the Bible talks about something kind of like being invisible? In Colossians, it says, “You died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” What does that mean?
It means that when you believe in Jesus, something amazing happens: God sees Jesus instead of your mistakes. Your sins? Gone. Invisible. Jesus died on the cross to take them all away. And now? Your future with Jesus is already safe. It’s like you’ve already got a seat waiting for you in heaven. Even if people don’t always see your good choices or love, God sees it all—and he’s proud of you.
So, how do we live like people who already belong in heaven?
The Bible says we should “put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature” and remember that Jesus is our life. That means we care more about the people Jesus loves and care less about ourselves and things for us.
Here’s a way to picture it: Imagine you went on a trip to another country. You had to use their money while you were there. But when it’s time to go home, that money isn’t useful anymore. What do you do with it? You leave it for others who CAN use it!
Think about God-stuff, not just world-stuff. Remember that your old life is gone and now your real life is safe with Jesus!
Prayer:
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm 73:25-26). Amen.
The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire.
Questions for Younger Children
- Have you ever tried to hide something so no one could see it? How does it make you feel to know Jesus makes your sins invisible to God?
- What’s one loving thing you could do for someone—even if no one notices but God?
Questions for Elementary Age Children
- Do you have something special that you keep hidden or in a safe place? What is it?
- How is that like God keeping your life safe with Jesus in heaven?
Questions for Middle School and Above
- The Bible says to “put to death” our sins. That means to stop doing wrong and follow Jesus. What’s one bad habit you want to leave behind?
- Imagine your money is like the cash from the board game Monopoly. It’s money that only works here on earth. How does the thought of heavenly treasure change how you view earthly money?
