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Ebenezer
Oct. 8, 2007
When the children's sermon is more memorable than the 'real' sermon
My pastors preach great sermons, but once in a while, they're upstaged in relating the gospel. Yesterday was one of those times.
When the man giving the children's message asked for a volunteer, a 4-year-old girl quickly raised her hand. Wanting to illustrate the burden of the law, particularly the additional Jewish laws and customs for Gentiles (see Acts 15), he started to put on her a man's shirt, a necktie, and suitcoat. With each piece the other children and the congregation started to chuckle, and the little girl's brow started to furrow. Soon tears were welling up, and when the suitcoat was on, practically swallowing her up, she cried out, "I don't want to do this anymore!" and burst out crying. The adult quickly removed the clothes and let her cry on his shoulder for a while. The girl then went to her sister, who completely enveloped her in a reassuring hug. They stayed like that for many minutes. Astutely, the man pointed out that the Gentiles didn't want to do it any more either.
Do we run to Jesus and ask for mercy, for freedom to live instead of shame? Do we come beside those who struggle with sin and shame and offer them unconditional love and reassurance that Jesus is willing to take on their burdens? |
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