Rays of Son - Taking Bible To School Transforms Students’ Lives
Writer Author Greg Miller
Christian Column
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Humor
- Fiction No
Joseph, a second-grader, was glad that summer would soon arrive, because he was looking forward to several weeks of fishing with his father.
In one way, however, Joseph was sad that school was ending. He had recently asked Jesus to come into his heart, and he was excited about sharing his newfound faith with his friends.
Joseph decided that he would take his Bible to school on the final day of classes. He entered the school bus, sat in his assigned seat and began reading the Bible.
“What are you reading?,” asked Joshua, who was sitting next to him.
“I am reading about the life of Jesus in the Bible,” Joseph said.
“You’re a pretty good reader, aren’t you?,” Joshua asked. “How about reading to all of us?”
“Certainly,” replied Joseph, who turned to the first chapter of Genesis and began reading about God creating the earth.
By the time Joseph finished reading the story of Creation, the bus pulled into the school parking lot. “Thanks for reading God’s Word to us,” Joshua said. “When school starts again next year, how about reading to us every day? We can learn more about God, and the time we spend riding to school will pass much quicker.”
At the end of the day, Joseph read the story of Noah building the ark. “I’m already looking forward to the beginning of school next year,” said Joshua.
Joseph and his dad, John, invited Joshua to go on several of their summer fishing trips. While they waited for the fish to bite, Joseph read Bible stories to his father and Joshua.
As the long, hot, humid days of summer came to a close, school got underway once again. On the first day of school, Joseph took his Bible with him. During the year, he read stories of Creation, the Flood, Daniel and the Lions’ Den, David and Goliath, Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, healings, Crucifixion, death on the cross, burial, the Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven.
As the school year came to a close, Joseph and Joshua began talking about God’s will for their lives. “I believe that God wants us to become evangelists and share His love with the entire world,” said Joseph.
“I have been thinking the same thing,” Joshua said.
“Today is the final day of school, and we haven’t discussed any plans for this summer,” said Joseph. “Do you want to spend the summer fishing again?”
“I’ve been thinking about what we should do this summer,” said Joshua. “And if we are serious about becoming evangelists, I believe we should spend the summer telling people about God’s love.”
“That sounds great to me!,” exclaimed Joseph. “But we’ll still be fishing; we’ll just be fishing for people to come to Jesus!”
“And we won’t have to drown a single worm to do it!,” laughed Joshua.
“Or married worms either!,” Joseph chuckled.
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