Father's Day 2026: Kid's Devotional
5-Day Devotional: Following the Lord Fully (Kids Edition, Grades 3-5)
Day 1: Standing Strong When Others Stand Back
Reading: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9
Devotional: Imagine going on a secret mission to explore a new land. That’s exactly what Caleb and eleven other spies did! But when they came back, ten of the spies were terrified. They saw giant people and huge walled cities, and they told everyone, "We can't do this!" But Caleb saw something much bigger than giants—he saw God’s promise.
It is really hard to be the only one who says "yes" when everyone else is saying "no." Sometimes, we want to follow the crowd just to fit in, even when we know the crowd is wrong. But Caleb had a "different spirit." He trusted God completely. True courage doesn't mean you aren't scared; it means you obey God anyway. Today, if you see people doing something wrong, ask God for the courage to stand strong and do what is right, even if you have to stand alone.
Day 2: Waiting with a Patient Heart
Reading: Numbers 14:20-24; Joshua 14:6-12
Devotional: Have you ever had to wait for something for a really long time? Maybe a birthday, a special trip, or a package in the mail? Caleb had to wait forty-five years for God to fulfill His promise! Because the rest of the people didn't trust God, they had to wander in the desert for decades, and Caleb had to wait right there with them.
Caleb could have become angry, grumpy, or given up on God. But he didn't. He kept obeying God every single day in the desert. Sometimes it feels like God takes a long time to answer our prayers or help us through a hard time. But remember: just because God says "wait" doesn't mean He is saying "no." God always keeps His promises on the perfect timeline. Keep trusting and obeying Him while you wait!
Day 3: Strong at Any Age
Reading: Joshua 14:10-15; Philippians 4:13
Devotional: When Caleb was eighty-five years old—which is old enough to be a great-grandfather!—he wasn't looking for a comfy chair to sit back and relax. He went to his leader, Joshua, and said, "Give me this mountain!" He was still ready to serve God and climb new hills, because his strength came from the Lord.
Sometimes we think, "I'm just a kid, I can't do big things for God yet," or older people think they are too tired. But God can use you exactly where you are right now! You don't have to wait until you grow up to show kindness, help others, or share God's love. No matter how young or old you are, God will give you the strength to do whatever job He gives you today.
Day 4: Standing Up for Good Things
Reading: Joshua 15:13-19; Philippians 4:8-9
Devotional: When Caleb finally got his land, there were still tough challenges to face. But he didn't run away. He cleared out the bad things and made the land safe for his family. He fought for what was right because he knew God was on his side.
We might not fight physical battles today, but we do have to fight to keep our hearts and minds clean. Our world is full of movies, games, and words that aren't good for us. The Bible tells us to fill our minds with things that are true, pure, and lovely. When we choose good things over bad things, we are protecting our hearts and standing up for God. Be a protector of your family and your own mind today!
Day 5: Passing Down God's Love
Reading: Judges 3:7-11; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Devotional: Caleb’s love for God didn't stop with him. Because he followed the Lord fully, his daughter and his son-in-law learned to love God too! In fact, his son-in-law became a great leader who helped save the people of Israel later on. Caleb left a beautiful trail of faith for his family to follow.
When you love Jesus and obey Him, the people around you notice. Your brothers, sisters, friends, and future family can learn how to follow God just by watching you! The best gift you can give to the people you love is a good example. Let's ask God to help us follow Him so closely that others will want to follow Him too.
Day 1: Standing Strong When Others Stand Back
Reading: Numbers 13:25-33; 14:6-9
Devotional: Imagine going on a secret mission to explore a new land. That’s exactly what Caleb and eleven other spies did! But when they came back, ten of the spies were terrified. They saw giant people and huge walled cities, and they told everyone, "We can't do this!" But Caleb saw something much bigger than giants—he saw God’s promise.
It is really hard to be the only one who says "yes" when everyone else is saying "no." Sometimes, we want to follow the crowd just to fit in, even when we know the crowd is wrong. But Caleb had a "different spirit." He trusted God completely. True courage doesn't mean you aren't scared; it means you obey God anyway. Today, if you see people doing something wrong, ask God for the courage to stand strong and do what is right, even if you have to stand alone.
Day 2: Waiting with a Patient Heart
Reading: Numbers 14:20-24; Joshua 14:6-12
Devotional: Have you ever had to wait for something for a really long time? Maybe a birthday, a special trip, or a package in the mail? Caleb had to wait forty-five years for God to fulfill His promise! Because the rest of the people didn't trust God, they had to wander in the desert for decades, and Caleb had to wait right there with them.
Caleb could have become angry, grumpy, or given up on God. But he didn't. He kept obeying God every single day in the desert. Sometimes it feels like God takes a long time to answer our prayers or help us through a hard time. But remember: just because God says "wait" doesn't mean He is saying "no." God always keeps His promises on the perfect timeline. Keep trusting and obeying Him while you wait!
Day 3: Strong at Any Age
Reading: Joshua 14:10-15; Philippians 4:13
Devotional: When Caleb was eighty-five years old—which is old enough to be a great-grandfather!—he wasn't looking for a comfy chair to sit back and relax. He went to his leader, Joshua, and said, "Give me this mountain!" He was still ready to serve God and climb new hills, because his strength came from the Lord.
Sometimes we think, "I'm just a kid, I can't do big things for God yet," or older people think they are too tired. But God can use you exactly where you are right now! You don't have to wait until you grow up to show kindness, help others, or share God's love. No matter how young or old you are, God will give you the strength to do whatever job He gives you today.
Day 4: Standing Up for Good Things
Reading: Joshua 15:13-19; Philippians 4:8-9
Devotional: When Caleb finally got his land, there were still tough challenges to face. But he didn't run away. He cleared out the bad things and made the land safe for his family. He fought for what was right because he knew God was on his side.
We might not fight physical battles today, but we do have to fight to keep our hearts and minds clean. Our world is full of movies, games, and words that aren't good for us. The Bible tells us to fill our minds with things that are true, pure, and lovely. When we choose good things over bad things, we are protecting our hearts and standing up for God. Be a protector of your family and your own mind today!
Day 5: Passing Down God's Love
Reading: Judges 3:7-11; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Devotional: Caleb’s love for God didn't stop with him. Because he followed the Lord fully, his daughter and his son-in-law learned to love God too! In fact, his son-in-law became a great leader who helped save the people of Israel later on. Caleb left a beautiful trail of faith for his family to follow.
When you love Jesus and obey Him, the people around you notice. Your brothers, sisters, friends, and future family can learn how to follow God just by watching you! The best gift you can give to the people you love is a good example. Let's ask God to help us follow Him so closely that others will want to follow Him too.