Holidays are wonderful and nearly every month has a holiday worth celebrating. January boasts New Years, February hosts Valentines, March offers St. Patrick’s Day, etc. And even the month without a “real” holiday like August can be celebrated with “happy summer!” Each month includes birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate, as well. Other celebrations children often enjoy are summer camps and Vacation Bible School.
Although it’s only April, our church is getting ready for a new year of Vacation Bible School. Last summer our little town offered, to about 160 children every day, the opportunity to hear and learn about Jesus. What a thrill! Thirty-nine of those children made first-time life changing decisions to follow Jesus. Their enthusiasm is amazing….and contagious!
Do you remember when you first received salvation? The joy and full heart you felt nearly made you want to shout from the roof tops. That’s not to suggest you can’t accept Christ as your Savior and it be a quiet, revered time. That is true, as well. But when there is any form of good news, you usually want to share it! If you received $100 in the mail just because someone sent it to you as a free gift, wouldn’t you call someone, anyone, to let them know how excited you are?
That’s the way these children are. They are excited about their free gift. It is reason to bow down and worship. It gives purpose to their lives and motivation to shout with joy the intention of their spirit! Jesus becomes the object of their lives. It isn’t about them anymore. It’s about Him! It’s about Jesus dying on a cross so that we can live eternally with Him one day. That is cause for celebration.
The thirty-nine children who made the decision of allowing Christ in their hearts is just the beginning. They, with their new purpose and passion in life will share their gift with their friends and family! Their joy will then be doubled, tripled or quadrupled! It is exciting! It is Jesus!
Perhaps you don’t know Jesus as your Savior. Pray a simple prayer of confession with me. Admit that you are a sinner and your need for Jesus. Ask Him to be Lord of your life. Then find a Bible believing church and connect with others who have received him and watch your life change as your heart overflows with His love and your joy!
If you have a Bible you might begin your new journey by reading the book of John in the New Testament. I would love for you to write me, letting me know you’ve made a life changing decision. I will pray for you as your world changes in His care.
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 95:6
With my own 2 reaching the age of being able to go VBS, I'm really looking forward to that this year. They have such a joy of being at church and learning about Jesus even at their young ages. It's exciting to see what God has in store for my two lil angels.
ReplyDeleteThe excitement of children is so contagious! It's wonderful to hear and see little people respond to the Message, even when we adults wonder how they can at such a tender age..... But Jesus said, ...come to me as little children! I don't think we always give our little ones the credit they deserve!
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