It was my first time serving the
youngest ministry of our community the Kids for Christs. At first when they
asked me if my schedule would permit me to serve, without any hesitation I said
yes though I still don’t know if I will be off on that day. I was claiming
already and acting in anticipation that 1st of December will be my
off.
I attended the first meeting and I was
assigned to handle senior kids ages 9-12 years old. The meeting went well and
they even asked us to dance for the session. Four days prior to NKV, it was the
last and final meeting. I was not able to come because I was in Abu Dhabi for
an on-call shift. I received a call informing me that I will be doing the
workshop 3 since the discerned speaker was sick and won’t be able to come. I was
reluctant at first because I doubted and never had an experience of standing in
front proclaiming God’s Greatness. They had given me a night to think and confirm,
if not they will look for another option.
As I had my “selah” moments that
night before retiring to bed, I spoke to the Lord about worthiness of being
called to serve. It was through reading Didache a daily scriptural reflection
that our Great God answered my doubts. The reflection was about talents and how
he able to face his fears in singing alone in a huge crowd. Though I still have
my doubts but I kept hold on to his promise in Philippians 4:13 that I can do
all things through Christ who strengthens me. With this affirmation and through
His grace I claim that I will be able to stand in front of these lovely kids
along with the couple coordinators from different emirates proclaiming His
greatness.
The following day, I called Jessica
our team head for the confirmation despite the fact that I still don’t have the
materials for session 3. I can’t even watch the videos since internet
connection is prohibited at work. I just hold on to that affirmation and
conditioned myself with a faithful heart. I know it is not me speaking but I am
just only His instrument for these kids.
NKV’s theme for this year was “MOVE”.
Kids should move by God, for God and with God. The whole day I was uneasy, I was
so worried if I could able to do it well in stage. The 3rd session
was the last part of the program so I have ample time to prepare, rehearse and
recondition myself.
As we are about to I start, I asked
God’s leading and providence. My prayer was “Lord God I know you will be with
me all throughout the session because I know you are the one speaking. I am
just your instrument for the kids. True enough as I got out from the backstage and
shouted “Good afternoon Kids for Christ”, I was talking spontaneously. I stood
and spoke God’s words to the kids beyond my imagination. I ended my session
with a prayer that these kids will continue to stand and lead as a young Christ
like leaders, able to serve and proclaim His greatness in their family, school,
neighborhood and friends.
My reflection on what happened to
me in NKV was I felt so blessed and privileged of being called to serve. I know
our Lord God is preparing me for something greater and I will always be excited
for it. The experience really helped me a lot, I was moved to do more and shine
more for His glory. I learned to always trust and keep believing of His
magnificence. May God be praised!
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