Learning From My Children

So today I took the four kids to McDonald's for our end of the month "Pat on the Back" for a job well done.  We all got chicken nuggets, fries and a soda.  We laughed together as we ate our meal and watched other kids playing. The highlight of our trip, for my kids, is getting to play in the playground for an hour.  Today there were lots of kids in the playground as it is Spring Break here in Cobb County and its also rainy today so many many parents have brought their restless children out to the fast food joints. (Chik Fil A was full)

I sat back and watched my children play and was so proud of them as I watched them put others first and readily forgive the pushes and proding of other children.  One child that was there was particularly bad at the pushing, proding and attempts at biting, which made these instances almost overwhelming.  He was there with his teenage babysitter who seemed to be at her witts end. 

One of my kids noticed this boy was trying to bite his brother and quickly swooped in.  He first moved his brother away from the boy, then he turned to the boy and told him very point blank, "You need Jesus, do you know who He is?"  The little boy said "NO, and I don't need anybody!"  My son not missing a beat began to go through the gospel with this little boy.  

I watched amazed at the knowledge that my son had gathered and was using so well.  I was convicted to the core as I sat and pondered how long it had been since I shared Christ with a stranger.  I'm always worried about what they would think of me and not that their very eternal soul is at risk. I also have the same knowlege my son does but honestly can't remember when I used it last other than sharing it with my children.  My son had no quams sharing with this little boy.  He just saw a boy in need of a Savior and a forgiveness he had not yet experienced.  I immediately had to pray that the Lord would give me the courage that my son was now showing in sharing His Love with strangers. 

The little boy did not accept the invitation to accept Christ as his Savior.  But my son was proud of himself that he had done what Christ had asked him to do.  When I asked why he started sharing the Love of Jesus with him he simply answered "Because God told me too." 

If only we as adults would share the Love of Jesus with all who are in need.  Those who are hurting, those who are lost, without the fear that Satan has placed in our hearts.  Imagine what our world would be like if we obeyed when God said to share.