Funny how doing something is a whole lot different than talking about it. We learn lessons in the doing of things, don't we? Practical is always more engaging to me than just the reading about something.
ANYway. I was a tiny bit nervous going to evangelize (share the good news of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection for us personally) with strangers. Not only was the location of Lynchburg totally foreign to me; my biggest issue was that I just wasn't sure what to expect. I was ok with the stranger aspect. I mean, I do strangers ok. No big deal. But...stangers, strange place, being responsible for five teenagers who are about to go out, sharing the gospel, heat, and balloons were all a bit much for this homemaker. Big change from washing a pot in the quiet (well, relatively speaking) kitchen at home. I also wonder about the whole evangelising thing. Like, how are people supposed to really see you care about them in a three minute encounter? Wouldn't it be better to get to know them well first then broach the subject?
Oh me of little faith. We had a blast! and God is good! At first, the park was empty. It was very hot and we went to this little spot where no one was around. Mike decided to take us to a different spot at a lower place in the park and there were a few folks having a picnic but that was it. God knew what He was doing though as right around the corner from where we were parked a ball game was just ending. Kids flocked to the balloons from out of nowhere it seemed. In a very short period each of the teens with us were making all kinds of treats for children and the adults were sharing their faith. One group even got to meet a group from China, I believe, who were here in the US as missionaries (who'da thought we needed missionaries here in the US).
And about that issue I had with getting to know people first. It really! isn't about us. It really isn't. It's all about Christ and His work. Not us and our work. Lesson learned...
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