Bible verses for children
A word that brings growth.
Isaiah 55:11
so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.
Isaiah 55:11 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Rain waters the earth so seeds can grow. God compares his word with that effective gift. The promise concerns God accomplishing his purpose, not our ability to force results by repeating words.
Care for a planted seed patiently and discuss why growth needs more than our impatience.
Talk about it
How can the picture of growth help you practise patience?
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Bible context & readings +
Isaiah 55:10–13 compares rain and snow with God’s purposeful word and ends in joyful restoration. Verse 11 continues that comparison; read verse 10 too so the image stays connected.
Read together · Isaiah 55:10–11
For as the rain comes down and the snow from the sky, and doesn’t return there, but waters the earth, and makes it grow and bud, and gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
A simple prayer +
God, help us trust your purposes and listen patiently. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.