Journey

Tonight was our Wednesday night activity.  I was in charge of dinner so afterwards, I had to clean up, too.  So, unfortunately, I didn't get to be a part of the whole activity time.  But, when I did join the group, I was blessed by what I saw.
There were kids ages 2 through 17 together reading scripture and hearing about baby Jesus and the wise men.  They were going on a journey around the church and finding envelopes with messages inside- scripture sharing the greatest story ever told.  And, they were following the star the throughout the whole journey.  It didn't matter that the star was cut out of paper and attached to a broom handle with a light behind it.  This was the star of Bethlehem!  And they were traveling, listening to the story, and talking about it.  I love how children can imagine and pretend!  Tonight, they weren't just listening to the story, they were a part of it.  And, when they got to the end and the lights were turned on, they were right in front of the nativity scene.  And, to them it was a magical moment! 
We listened in silence in the dark to one of my new Christmas favorites, "How Many Kings."  Toward the end, the leader suggested they take that time to pray.  I noticed one of the girls kneeling and praying and praising God.  It's so awesome to watch young ones grow in their faith and love for God!  I feel blessed to be a witness to such great things and I can't wait to watch them continue to grow!

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 NIV

Blessings,
Jennifer