Today, I read a devotional from Voices of the Faithful, written by a foreign missionary among the Southeast Asian peoples. It encouraged me so I thought I would share it with you. Todd’s 9-year-old daughter, Anna, loved horses, singing, dressing up and playing the piano. She also loved her Jesus and wanted others to know Him. Although shy and handicapped by language skills, Anna befriended four girls. They went on walks, played in the rice fields, and picked leaves from trees. Innocent fun! Anna so wanted to share with her new friends the message of the gospel and Jesus’ love for them. She began praying earnestly for God to help her share with them. Just one week later, these missionaries lost Anna in a tragic bicycle accident. The four friends came to her memorial service and heard the gospel proclaimed in their own language. Todd then wrote, “What a privilege to have been entrusted with a daughter whose heart belonged to Jesus.”
As we enter this Christmas season, what is your perspective? Have you entrusted to Jesus your heart? What of your children? Have they trusted Jesus as Savior? Are they living for Jesus? Are they seeking a growing relationship with God? Are your children preparing for some American dream or are they seeking God’s perfect plan for their lives?
The very best Christmas present is to know Jesus as Savior and Lord and to know that those whom we love the most are living for Jesus also.
Coach/PJ
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