Truth To Wonder: conversation for christ

In a modern world filled with an ever increasing distaste of the Word of God and His servants, it is wonderfully encouraging to hear of His Word being received in locales deemed by many to be ‘too far gone’ to help. 

One such instance was the news of a teacher who had been called upon to lead a school’s lessons on Christianity. The teacher had faithfully led the classes on this precious topic previously and had gained quiet praise for the quality of their work.

The children received the lessons with great interest, and showed minds that had been captured by the joy of the Gospel, as they eagerly pressed the teacher for more and more information on God and the Holy Bible. Even some of the staff who passed by the classroom during those lessons, paused in their busy day, to hear what that teacher was teaching the children. They too were keen to hear more of the good news being taught with faithfulness, meekness and passion.

The encouraging news continued to flow as the blessing of the Lord on that teacher remained. One day, that teacher was giving a lesson on the events leading up to/on Easter weekend, namely Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey; the Last Supper; His crucifixion, and His resurrection. Once more the children were thoroughly engaged, but one stood out in his eagerness to hear and share his understanding of the Easter events. That child was one that many had understandably deemed challenging in their behaviour. 

Rarely, if ever, would they sit quietly and complete their work. They were more likely to disrupt the class than assist it. However, in that lesson on the Passion of Christ Jesus, that child listened attentively, and answered all the teachers questions with astute answers, all in a polite and pleasant manner. 

A few days later, that child was rewarded for their fine work on the events of Easter in the school assembly. Surprised staff throughout the school clapped loudly in recognition of a mind uniquely held in concentration by the Gospel. How wonderful it is that the Lord still has His witnesses in such places. Places that sadly some have written off as too lost to send workers of the Gospel to reach. The Lord will have His labourers in the deepest reaches of the world and society, right until His glorious return. That is the beauty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. None are beyond His saving arm.

We are to pray for the safe keeping and blessing of such faithful servants of Christ as that humble teacher. They who risk their position and livelihood to share the Word of God with children who without that witness, would likely not hear the good news of the Gospel.