Kaleidoscopes were invented by a Scottish scientist in 1816. The word kaleidoscope is a Greek word
which means "Beautiful Form Watcher". "Kalos" means
beautiful, "eidos" means form, and "scopos" means
watcher. Kaleidoscopes are a fascinating toy and can be used to teach
children about reflecting the light of Jesus, because the light brings out the best part of a kaleidoscope.
Light and mirrors are the two main ingredients which make up a Kaleidoscope. Without light to pass
through the tube and reflect off the mirrors, a kaleidoscope cannot display the wonderful forms it was
intended to show.
Christians are like kaleidoscopes. Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the
light of life." John 8:12. When Jesus is living in you, his light shines through you;
only then are you able to reflect the beautiful person God intended you to be!
When you point your kaleidoscope to the light, be reminded that Jesus is the Light of the world. People are watching you, let
Jesus' light shine through!
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