Summary: The January 2010 earthquake in Haiti tragically took countless lives. But one little girl, Alyanah, is alive today because of the heroic actions of her father. You see, as they stood trapped in a crumbling building, Alyanah’s father grabbed her, held her close, and sheltered her body from the falling structure. His efforts cost him his own life but he saved his daughter’s. You can bet Alyanah will forever be telling people about her father. What about you? If someone gave his life for you, would it change the way you live? The Bible says, “God shows his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Not only that, but Christ’s death and resurrection reconciles us with God. The Bible also says, “Christ Jesus who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” Jesus Christ died for YOU! How are you responding to this Good News? Are you living a life of ceaseless gratitude before the Lord? If not, you can start today! Tell someone the exciting truth that Jesus Christ died so that they might live. Use the story about Alyanah and her father as a parallel to the Gospel. And let’s reach our world by living a life of gratitude to the Lord Jesus Christ!
