Josiah became king when he was just EIGHT years old. Can you imagine? Eight! While most kids his age were playing in the streets, Josiah was responsible for an entire nation. And unlike many kings before him, Josiah chose to follow God with his whole heart.<\/p>\n
One day, workers repairing the temple found something incredible \u2014 a scroll. It was the Book of God\u2019s Law that had been lost and forgotten for years. When it was read aloud to Josiah, he was so moved that he tore his robes in grief. He realised how far his nation had wandered from God\u2019s ways.<\/p>\n
But Josiah didn\u2019t just feel sad and do nothing. He acted. He called everyone together, read God\u2019s Word aloud to the whole nation, and led a massive clean-up \u2014 removing all the idols and false altars from the land. He put God first, even when it was hard work.<\/p>\n
You might not be a king or queen, but you have something just as powerful: the choice to put God first every day. Maybe that means reading your Bible, or choosing God\u2019s way even when everyone else chooses differently. Like Josiah, you can be young and still make a massive difference when you choose: King First.<\/p>\n"},{"key":"fj2026_fun_activity","label":"FJ2026 Fun Activity","value":"Design your own royal decree \u2014 a scroll or certificate that says what you commit to put first in your life. Decorate it like a royal document with a wax seal shape and ribbon!"},{"key":"fj2026_family_challenge","label":"FJ2026 Family Challenge","value":"As a family, choose one habit this week that puts God\u2019s Kingdom first \u2014 morning prayer, reading scripture together, or serving someone in need."},{"key":"fj2026_worship_song_title","label":"FJ2026 Worship Song Title","value":"This Little Light of Mine \u2013 Listener Kids"},{"key":"fj2026_worship_song_video","label":"FJ2026 Worship Song Video","value":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cKkbIZtqhyQ"},{"key":"fj2026_focus_city_2","label":"FJ2026 Focus City 2","value":"
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, in the heart of Saudi Arabia. Millions travel there each year seeking God. Most people there have never heard about Jesus or read His Word. Just like young Josiah discovered a lost scroll, pray that the people of Mecca would discover the truth of God\u2019s Word and the love of Jesus.<\/p>\n
Pray: King Jesus, let Your truth and love reach the millions who travel to Mecca seeking You.<\/p>\n"},{"key":"fj2026_focus_city_2_link","label":"FJ2026 Focus City 2 Link","value":"https:\/\/www.110cities.com\/cities\/mecca"},{"key":"fj2026_praying_for_the_jewish_people","label":"FJ2026 Praying for the Jewish People","value":"
Be a 2BC Champion today \u2014 Hearing, Knowing, and Sharing!<\/p>\n
Hearing \u2014 Ask God what it looks like to put Him first this week.<\/p>\n
Knowing \u2014 I am never too young for God to use me, like Josiah.<\/p>\n
Sharing \u2014 Lead your family or friends in a moment of prayer.<\/p>\n"},{"key":"fj2026_justin_thoughts","label":"FJ2026 Justin Thoughts","value":"Josiah was young, but he didn\u2019t let that stop him putting God first. Age doesn\u2019t decide how much you can love and follow Jesus \u2014 your heart does. You can lead the way at home, at school, anywhere, starting today!"},{"key":"fj2026_colouring_time","label":"FJ2026 Colouring Time","value":"Colour in young King Josiah on his throne with the giant scroll \u2014 and desert Mecca in the background! Then pray for families in Mecca to follow Jesus."},{"key":"fj2026_colouring_time_image","label":"FJ2026 Colouring Time Image","value":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Day05-art.jpg"},{"key":"fj2026_cami_daily_videos","label":"FJ2026 Cami Daily Videos","value":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iMZdvvCSfec&list=PLf6rTmju_hXE&index=7&pp=iAQB"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/follow-jesus-guide\/6341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/follow-jesus-guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/follow-jesus-guide"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/110cities.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}