Little kids have a
way of making complicated things simple.
That is why in the midst of itineration when a lot of things seem very
complicated I like to work with kids.
They help me remember that this is all very simple – and that I can
trust God to do the impossible.
I was asked by a
wonderful lady if I would come teach her Stars class one Wednesday night. Stars is a branch of the Assemblies of God’s
Girls’ Ministries for 3rd through 5th grade girls. It’s a little like girl scouts plus Biblical
teaching. I was an Honor Star (graduated
from the program) when I was young, which is a very big deal for someone of that
age. I was honored to be asked to teach;
to pour into young girls’ lives just as someone once poured into mine.
We had a great time.
We talked about the
population of Japan, showed it to them on a map, told them how less than 1% of
Japanese people know Jesus, and explained a bit about their beliefs. We looked at pictures of Tokyo and the girls
marveled at how many people there
are. I let them touch real Yen (Japanese
currency) and we ate Japanese jello snacks and Pocky after a simple prayer to
thank God for the food (in my limited Japanese). We made origami cranes which was harder for
the adults than the kids! Then, for the
grand finale, I pulled out two of my summer kimono and dressed the girls up in
them. What little girls don’t love
playing dress up? (I still do!)
Afterward, we took
pictures and they prayed for me to “be able to tell people about Jesus’ love
and raise all my money really fast.”
Simple things. That’s what it all
boils down to: faith like the heart of a child.
I might not be going
to Japan in May or June like I originally thought, but I trust my God to
provide for my every need.
Everything
according to His timing. God be praised!
