KIDS STORY: "The Shining Mountain"

"The Shining Mountain"

 

Chapter 1: 

"The Climb Begins".

 

Once upon a time, in a land of rolling hills and shimmering lakes, there was a small village. In this village lived a kind and wise man named Jesus. He had many friends who loved to listen to his stories and learn from him. Three of his closest friends were Peter, James, and John.

 

One day, Jesus asked Peter, James, and John to go with him on a special trip up a high mountain. The friends were excited but also a little nervous. The mountain was very tall, and the path was steep and rocky.

 

"Why are we climbing this mountain?" Peter asked.

 

"You'll see," Jesus replied with a gentle smile. "Trust me."

 

So, the four friends began their climb, with Jesus leading the way. The sun was shining brightly, and the birds sang cheerful songs as they made their way up the mountain. The higher they climbed, the more beautiful the view became. They could see the whole village, the sparkling lakes, and the rolling hills spread out like a green and blue quilt below them.

 

Chapter 2: 

"A Glorious Sight".

 

When they reached the top of the mountain, Jesus asked his friends to sit and rest for a while. Peter, James, and John were tired but happy. They watched as Jesus walked a little distance away and began to pray.

 

As Jesus prayed, something amazing happened. His face began to shine like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white, brighter than anyone had ever seen. Peter, James, and John were astonished and rubbed their eyes, thinking they might be dreaming.

 

Suddenly, two men appeared beside Jesus. They were talking with him, and the friends realized that these were not ordinary men. They were Moses and Elijah, great heroes from long ago. Moses, who led his people out of Egypt, and Elijah, the prophet who brought messages from God.

 

Peter, always full of ideas, said, "Master, it's wonderful for us to be here! Let's make three shelters—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

 

But before Peter could finish, a bright cloud covered them all, and they heard a voice from the cloud say, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him."

 

Chapter 3: 

"A Gentle Touch". 

 

Peter, James, and John were terrified and fell face down on the ground. They had never experienced anything like this before and felt a mixture of awe and fear. The voice was powerful and filled with love.

 

Then, they felt a gentle touch on their shoulders. It was Jesus. "Get up," he said softly. "Don't be afraid."

 

The friends looked up and saw that the bright cloud had disappeared, and Jesus was standing there alone. Moses and Elijah were gone. Everything was quiet and peaceful again.

 

Peter, James, and John stood up and looked around, still amazed at what they had seen and heard. As they began their descent down the mountain, Jesus asked them to keep what they had witnessed a secret for now.

 

Chapter 4: 

"Sharing the Light"

 

As they walked back to the village, Peter, James, and John couldn't stop thinking about what had happened on the mountain. They knew they had seen something truly special and that Jesus was more than just a wise teacher and a friend. He was the Son of God, chosen to bring light and love to the world.

 

They promised each other to remember the voice from the cloud: "Listen to him." They knew that Jesus had many more wonderful things to teach them and that they should always pay attention to his words.

 

And so, they kept the memory of the shining mountain in their hearts, ready to share the story when the time was right. They continued to follow Jesus, learning from him every day, and spreading his message of love and kindness wherever they went.

 

And that, dear children, is the story of the shining mountain, a story of faith, friendship, and the amazing power of Jesus' love.

 

Story by Alan

Graphics by Alan

 

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