All children face temptation.
Do I do what my parents tell me or not? Do I do the chores I’m asked to do or not? Do I take care of my little sister for my parents as they go clean the church or not?
What if there’s an unseen enemy lurking about putting thoughts in our minds, trying to get us to stumble and make the wrong choices? What if we have the power in God’s strength to overcome those intrusive thoughts? The Little Devil That Couldn’t is such a story.
This story pulls back the curtain, if you will, and puts evil on display. Little Joey, the main character of this story, has this unseen enemy, but seen by us, trying to get him to stumble and make wrong choices. He is tasked with the responsibility of taking his little sister to the park for the afternoon. Then this little devil shows up, trying to get him aggravated and upset with the demands of the situation and his little sister. Joey would rather be hanging out with his school friends, but his little sister wants to play longer and even wants ice cream.
As little Joey begins to overcome all the suggestions of this little devil, you see something happen in his heart and life. He repents of his thoughts and actions toward his little sister and the request of his parents. The little devil sees he is getting nowhere fast and eventually moves on to an easier target, William the school bully.
As Joey gets home after an exhausting day, his parents thank him for his obedience and rewards him and his sister with something all kids love to do. Enjoy this story. And I pray it challenges, uplifts, and encourages you in your walk with the Lord.