During Christmas vacation this year, I threw a small surprise birthday for our daughter while we were in Arizona (where she and her hubby live).
I had spent some time 'liking' and secretly inviting her close friends to the occasion. We all met at a restaurant (her favorite) and had a very pleasant evening!
During the course of the evening, my hubby and I got to sit next to one of our daughter's friends little boy (7 year old, Beck). This child was delightful, to say the least! We learned that both sets of his grandparents are all missionaries in Guam!
Most importantly, Beck shared with us about a club he has started with his friends; namely the Jesus Club!
Once a week he gathers some friends together and they pray for people. He has had them commit to this and initiated them into his 'club' for this purpose! He gives each sincere participant a little Jesus pin to wear. They then go out into their little worlds with the intent of telling people about Jesus and how He loves them.
When they gather again for a 'club' meeting, they then pray, again for people.
Needless to say, I recognized the simple genius in this sweet little guys heart! I was blown away by his intentional diligence...
Well, dinner was then served, gifts were opened, and relaxing conversation was taking place with the birthday girl...
Next thing I knew, little Beck had positioned himself standing right behind my shoulder. He sheepishly semi-whispered in my ear "I've been thinking, would YOU like to be in my Jesus club?"
I turned and looked into his sweet face, I explained that I live in Kansas, and asked how could I participate, since he lives in Arizona? But then I thought, "why not?" his mother and I were now "friends" on facebook, I could certainly keep him posted on the Kansas extension of his sweet club! And Mommy agreed!
He then said, "well, normally I do like for people to attend a meeting and get their pin..."
Then his little eyes sparkled and he said, "actually I have a BIG pin that I've been saving for a special purpose" maybe YOU should get that pin, since you are the first adult in my club"!
Now fast forward a few weeks... I came home from our vacation inducted as the first adult AND the Kansas ambassador of Beck's Jesus Club! I teach an older elementary Sunday school class, and have shared Beck's story and his club with kids in my class. These kids (ages 9-12) were so excited and literally blown away that a 'little' kid (7 years old) thought of this idea, and they hadn't! Since that time, we have started our own club and now one of my SS students is even beginning HER own extension within her circle of influence, namely her home-school friends! Beck's Jesus club is growing even in Kansas!
Grown ups get too bogged down and have a tendency to overthink things. Our rationalizing (too much reasoning in our minds) sometimes (often) keeps us from simply trusting. Simply trusting in the Lord for many, many things... the right words to say...
Faith is what pleases the Lord. We don't save people, God saves people. But for some unknown reason He chooses to use unworthy yet willing people to spread His love and His word and His simple message of eternal life.
So for today, just rest in the fact the Jesus loves You! And be a light in this dark world!
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