I was a single mom with two little boys in a duplex that sat just outside the city limits. Poor Sinful choices I’d made landed us there. I knew it, I confessed it, and asked the Man I’d heard about in VBS all those years ago for forgiveness.
I’ve read in recent years how some consider today’s VBS to be a glorified babysitting service. I’m thankful for the Aunt Shirley’s (especially mine!) of the world who faithfully drove a carload of children to a local church with the full intention of their hearing and learning about Jesus. And I thank God for people like Mrs. Nanny at Oak Grove Baptist Church, who faithfully share their most precious commodity (time) with little people who don’t know how to say thank you for their sacrifice. That is until they grow up and have a blog of their own. *smile*
My plate art wasn’t nearly as nice as Society 6’s.
At this point, you might be wondering what my story has to do with God’s promises. Well, it all comes down to Jesus. It always does.
Jesus’ resurrection fulfilled the Scriptures and the promises of God.
“We bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus.” Acts 13:32,33
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:20
What good is a promise if it can’t be fulfilled? What a joy it is to serve the One who did fulfill every promise that was, is, and will be in the future!
Here’s the thing.
If I’d not been introduced to Jesus in VBS I might not have recognized Him, or my desperate need for him, later in life. My perception of Him might have remained a pasta product on a paper plate. But because I knew Who to turn to, everything changed that night in my duplex on the outskirts of town. Jesus became a reality. My promise keeper. My Savior.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through God’s promises. Do you have a favorite promise? I’d love for you to share it in the comment section. We never know how our words might encourage other readers.
Week 1: When Poetry and Promises Mingle
Week 2: Seeing God in Action On An Ordinary Day
Week 3: A Promise in the Night {For When You Have Trouble Sleeping}
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I believe vacation Bible school is a very important part of childhood. My sister-in-law and I directed vbs for 2 years, Some didn’t think it was worth the effort to bus in students that ballooned our attendance to around 400, but I believe God will use that experience for years in those kids’ lives. Thanks for encouraging me as a former vbs director to know the effects will ripple far beyond what we can even imagine.
I believe that too, Carol. His Word never returns void! 🙂 God bless you, your sis-in-law and all those who make it happen. Thanks for sharing!
I love the fact that salvation is the intent of VBS. At least two of my grandchildren were saved there!
Yes, me too, Vonda! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Oh, I love macaroni art and all things kid crafty. You are so right about the value and blessing of VBS. I can remember the color book from my VBS days. How precious that God used this experience to draw you to Himself later in life. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank you, Ginger. We never know what or who God might use to draw us closer to Him. What a blessing!