I was talking with some kindergarten kids today about John 3:16. As we talked about how Jesus died so that we could spend forever with God one little girl said:
"I was telling a kid at school today about Jesus. He didn't believe me. He doesn't believe in Jesus so I prayed for Him today."
Oh how I love kindergarteners! It didn't matter what this little boy thought of her or what his response was. She wasn't caught up in spiritual laws or the right combination of verses or presenting the gospel in a culturally relevant way. She was simply telling someone about Jesus. He said no. So she prayed for him.
Did this little girl fail? Not at all! She obeyed. She did what God asks us all to do and what many of us are afraid to do. Afraid of offending, afraid of being ill-equipped, afraid they will say no, afraid our relationship will change, afraid we'll scare them away even more. So what are we clinging to? Our hope in Christ, His resurrection, and the promise of salvation and eternal life? Or fear?
Kids teach me so much. Maybe their lessons will start to stick one of these days...
Lord, may this little girl be bold enough to share you with anyone who will listen. And would you allow her to see fruit from her obedience as she grows? That she might grow up loving you, loving your word, and loving people into your kingdom.
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