Where am I going to sit? This is the question I ask every Monday at lunch. There are so many children I could sit with. Finally, I sat down next to some 6th grade girls. We talked about family, Thanksgiving, and other things. I was rather disappointed that nothing significant happened.
Then the 6th grade boy sitting next to me said, “I have a question for you. Have you ever thought about immortality?”
“Yes, I believe every one has a spirit in them that is the real person. When we die, I believe we go to heaven or hell.”
“I believe that too,” he said.
I was so excited! “Do you know how to get to heaven?”
“Hmm… by being good?”
“No, that’s not what the Bible says.”
“Oh, I know – it’s by having a pure soul.” Just then his class started preparing to leave the lunchroom.
Quickly, I said, “No, it’s through God’s Son. Do you know who that is?”
“Jesus (he pronounced it Hay-soos).” I then quickly explained how God sent Jesus to die on the cross for us. Then, he left.
It was the last day that we get to go to that school this session. I didn’t know where to sit, but God placed me where He wanted me. Even though the conversation with the girls wasn’t deep, I know God will use that, too. This session God has given me several opportunities to talk about Christ at school. I love to watch Him work!
~Michaela C.