May 24 | When Jesus Says “Follow Me,” Go Right Then | Devotional for Kids Carpooling with Jesus Kids Devotional

Hey Carpool Crew! In today’s episode, Pastor Justin shares the incredible story of Matthew from Matthew chapter 9. Matthew was a tax collector, which meant most people avoided him, disliked him, and thought he was beyond change. But Jesus walked right up to him and gave him a simple invitation: “Follow me.”And Matthew did.He didn’t wait. He didn’t make excuses. He didn’t tell Jesus he needed more time. He got up immediately, left his old life behind, and followed Jesus.This episode encourages kids to listen for the quiet nudges God gives us to do the right thing and reminds them that obedience often starts with one small “yes.”Kids will learn:Why tax collectors were disliked in Jesus’ dayHow Jesus saw potential in Matthew when others didn’tWhy following Jesus starts with action, not perfectionHow to recognize God’s nudges in everyday lifeWhy delayed obedience can keep us stuckScripture Referenced:Matthew 9:9 (CSB)Today’s challenge:The next time you feel God nudging you to do the right thing, do it within the next 10 minutes. Don’t wait. Whether it’s apologizing, telling the truth, helping someone, or praying for a friend, take action right away.Special shoutouts to Nate, Samuel, Luke, and Elena from Moseley, Virginia. Thanks for being part of the Carpool Crew!Family Discussion Question:Is there something Jesus has been asking you to do that you’ve been putting off?Listen & SubscribeApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gUygJoCarpooling with Jesus: https://apple.co/3Zt7lvOGoodnight Psalms: https://apple.co/4nPQBJyCarpooling with Heroes of the Bible: https://apple.co/42UWrBmSubscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifySubscribeSpotify Plus: https://bit.ly/SpotifyPlusFacebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFBYouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJInstagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-instaTikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTokCarpooolingFree Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickersBook a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutoutSubmit a Question: https://bit.ly/4bgCQirNewsletter: https://bit.ly/Carpool-UnpackedCarpooling with Jesus is a Christian podcast for kids that helps families grow in faith through Bible stories, practical devotionals, and real-life conversations. These short daily episodes teach children how to follow Jesus through obedience, courage, kindness, honesty, friendship, emotional growth, and everyday situations at home, school, church, sports, and family life.