Welcome Mighty Warriors!

Get ready for today’s adventure! In this story, we will visit the Mighty Warrior Kids Club, where something exciting is happening. It's Trade Day, and all the kids have brought treasures to swap with one another.

But what starts as a fun game of trading turns into a powerful lesson about Jesus, who does not just fix what is broken, He makes all things new! As you listen and read along, think about what it means that Jesus took our sin and gave us His love, joy, and brand-new life in return.

Are you ready, Mighty Warriors? Let’s jump into the story and see what happens next.

It was Trade Day at the Mighty Warrior Kids Club, a fun day when everyone brought something small to swap. The tables were full of treasures: shiny marbles, colorful bracelets, cool stickers, and even a mini flashlight that Dylan really wanted.

Ayden traded his comic book for a baseball card. Ari swapped her sketch pencils for glitter markers. Kylie traded a few friendship bracelets for a small new toy she couldn't wait to try later.

The room buzzed with laughter and excitement, except for one corner of the Club. A new boy named Brian sat quietly, staring at his table. In front of him was only a worn-out yo-yo with faded paint and a fraying string.

He sighed and said softly, “No one wants to trade with me. Mine is too old.”

Kylie noticed and walked over. “Hey, Brian,” she said kindly. “That is a yo-yo, right?”

“Yeah,” he mumbled. “It used to light up, but now it barely spins.”

Before she could answer, Mr. Jenson stepped over with a warm smile. “You know, that reminds me of the greatest trade ever.”

The kids leaned in.

“A trade?” Dylan asked. “Like a real one?”

“Yes,” said Mr. Jenson. “Jesus made a trade with us, the best one ever. He took our sin, sadness, and mistakes, and in return gave us forgiveness, joy, and new life. We didn't do anything to deserve it, but He gave it because He loves us.”

Ayden’s eyes widened. “So He traded His perfection for our mess?”

“Exactly,” said Mr. Jenson. “And do you know how we receive that trade?”

Ari raised her hand. “Mr. Jenson, what does confess mean?”

He smiled. “That’s a great question, Ari. To confess means to say something out loud and truly believe it in your heart. When we confess that Jesus is Lord, we’re telling everyone that we believe in Him, trust Him, and want to follow Him. And when we do that, the Bible says He makes us brand new inside.”

He paused for a moment and looked at Brian’s yo-yo. “You know, Brian, that yo-yo may be old and worn out. You could try to fix it, but it would never really be the same. That's what makes Jesus different. When we give Him our old, broken hearts, He doesn’t just repair them; He gives us a completely new one. The old life is gone, and the new life begins.”

Kylie looked down at the small new toy she had traded for earlier. Then she smiled and said, “Brian, I'll trade you your yo-yo for this toy.”

Brian’s eyes widened. “Really? But my yo-yo is old.”

“That's okay,” Kylie said. “It's a reminder that Jesus did not fix me; He made me new. And He can do the same for you.”

Brian carefully handed her the yo-yo, his grin spreading from ear to ear. “Wow,” he said softly, “that really is the best trade ever.”