Last Sunday I had the awesome opportunity to lead a 10 year old young man to Jesus! The excitement that was running through my body was extremely intense. This was certainly not the first person I have lead to Christ, but this young man was one I will remember always.
The lesson last weekend was about Abraham and his willingness to follow God's will even when it entailed sacrificing his own son, Isaac. I read the scripture to the group of boys that I was teaching. Then we all started to discuss what we had just read. My son was also part of the discussion group. We talked about how God stopped Abraham from killing his son, and how that sacrifice is no longer necessary because God has sacrificed his son, Jesus, for us all. (John 3:16)
We then stopped for a moment, and I again told the class that my son was among them, sitting next to them. They all like my son, and really look up to him. I asked them that if I had sacrificed my son for them so that they could live forever, would they feel like they owe me something in return. They all said, "Yes". Then I asked, "What if God had sacrificed his only son, Jesus, and his only request of us is to believe that this sacrifice was for our sins, and that we embrace Jesus with all our heart? Would you believe?" They all said "yes". I told them that this is what really happened, that God sent his son to earth for us as a sacrifice for all our sins, and his only request of us is to believe and accept.
I saw some little eyes widen. We had a prayer, and after the prayer we had an alter call for those that wanted to accept Jesus. I kept my eye on one little boy as he slowly meandered towards the front of the room. I motioned to the lead teacher that he was on his way up to the front of the room.
You could tell that God was heavy on this boys mind. You could tell that the sacrifice of Jesus for him was being thought about intensely. Then, when he had thought about it long enough, he went straight for the front of the room to get his acceptance card and to tell someone of his decision.
I ran from the back of the room to be by his side and congratulate him. I was so excited for him, and I could see the excitement in this young boy's heart.
What a day this was!! May all the glory of this day be to God!
Amen!
Christian Life Begins Journey For Frontier Forge
A place for kids to get away from it all, and discover God. Christian Life is kicking off our drive to raise funds to build Frontier Forge, a kid's Christian Camp nestled in the mountains, where kids can go for thrilling and exciting fun, and open their hearts to Jesus. Christian Life is excited to initiate this project. Every dollar you give will help build a place where God and Children meet and little lives are changed forever. If God is laying it on your heart to help, please be a part of the biggest project for God you will ever participate in. Every dollar counts! After all, it's our kid's lives. Please send checks to: Christian Life's Frontier Forge , P.O. Box 91, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 God Bless!
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“[Life Through the Spirit] Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” -Romans 8:1-2 
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