“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7
With the election coming up and so much at stake, our Church had been impressed by the Holy Spirit to do what we have done in the past when difficult situations arise. And that is to gather around our flagpole beside the busy road… and PRAY! With dark storm clouds surrounding the Church, 28 of us ventured out in faith!
Puffing like a prophet, I exclaimed loudly that it has NEVER rained when we gathered like this before!”, As the sheepish saints circled, the forces of the spiritual realms heard and saw us from BOTH sides. We could feel the tension as we prayed and our prayers broke through to Heaven. Soon, the tiniest droplets of rain squeezed through. Just enough to make us all wonder. But we held fast.
7 of the 28 of us were children. As we prayed, my mind went back to when MY kids were little. Then back to when I was too. Therefore, it was no surprise when I saw a few of them begin to fidget! Time was having it’s way and it was time to act. Having a few signs, I waved to one the kids and instructed him to start walking and hold it up to passing cars. Soon, all the kids had joined in, the praying went on, and the rain dared not even TRY to dampen our mission!
When the mission was complete, we left the Church to gather at a local restaurant. When the last car pulled out, the rain POURED down. Gathering around tables, it didn’t take long to realize another potential storm was brewing! Though reservations had been made, the restaurant was largely understaffed. As time began having it’s way again, it was no surprise to find all 7 kids, from 3 different families, gathered around 1 table. Was this a test?
Tensions rose, as 1 hour turned into almost 3! As adults were tempted to melt down, I kept watching the children. The longer I watched, the bigger the miracle grew before ALL of our eyes! The kids bonded together and held out to the end without any major meltdowns or reasons to throw in the towel…except for an occasional spill!
As I sit here writing, I can’t stop smiling! Because ultimately, after growing to 30 in attendance, ALL 30 of us kids held to the title of ‘God’s Kids’ to the end! And God SHINED!!!! I cannot tell you which was the most powerful miracle! But I guess we showed ‘em huh? Thanks kids! I LOVE hanging out with y’all!
