A Chance to Share
This was the last day of Vacation Bible School. We had learned a lot of songs, studied some Bible passages, made crafts, and had fellowship. With all the work that was put in, we finally get a chance to share that with others. The groups seem to be getting smaller, but each child is worth investing in. We had a chance to put on a program where we could share what we had learned. There is never enough time to fully prepare, so I always try to be on my toes for what might happen. The kids did great, and I think the parents and friends appreciated what they had done. It was a sea theme, and we had decorated with some netting. I had a cordless mic, off for when we sang and on for when I was leading the program. For some reason, the cord kept getting stuck on my guitar and pulling the mic off. Toward the end of the program, the mic fell off and landed in the netting. I tried to pick it up but realized it was too tangled and did the rest without a microphone. Our best plans always have obstacles. We can get so caught in how we want to do that we miss out on where God is leading us. By the way, when I finally tried to remove the microphone from the netting, it took me quite a while to untangle. Had I stayed focused on the mic, the program would have suffered a little. Trying to apply this to our spiritual life, God still calls us to share His word. He gives chances... maybe not in a public program, but as opportunities along the way. Some of the best sharing has taken place when I least expected it. Some of the most awkward sharing has been when I have tried to over-plan my approach. Stay focused on the goal and don’t get sidetracked when things don’t go as planned. We will never account for every variation, but we can know Jesus. If you are praying for God to open up doors to share the gospel, then you need to keep your eyes open for God’s leading. If you are not praying for God to open up doors, I can’t stress enough how important the leading of the Holy Spirit can be. Preparation is good, but growing in faith and the knowledge of the Lord is vital. May God reveal His will in your life and open up doors to share. Father, help Your church to not only be a growing and faith building church, but teach us how to share the Good News. Amen