“Let’s pretend you did something wrong at school,” I began, “and you were sitting in the principal’s office waiting for your punishment.” Chase’s eyes widened as I continued. “I’m sure you’d be really scared and dreading what would happen to you, right?” Chase nodded.

“While you’re waiting, what if a man came in and talked to the principal about your situation? What if the man said to your principal, ‘I don’t want you to punish Chase. Punish me instead’?” You’d be completely off the hook—no punishment because someone else was punished for you. They paid for your sin.” Chase looked somber, but then his face brightened. “Wow! That would be great!”

“That’s what Jesus did for you. He took the punishment for all the sins you’ve committed both in the past and in the future.” So after we talked about God’s plan of salvation, my sweet grandson asked Jesus to be his personal Savior.

We’re commanded to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19), and we should begin in our own families. Leading our children and grandchildren to Christ is one of life’s greatest blessings. We have an opportunity to tell them about the love of their heavenly Father and His incredible plan of salvation.