Every once in awhile, I will overhear a conversation between a Granny’s House volunteer and one of our kids that puts a huge smile on my face. Yesterday was one of those days.
An 11 year old girl, and one of our volunteers were talking about the volunteers family (specifically her brother who isn’t a Christian). The volunteer was explaining that although he believes in “God” he doesn’t believe in Jesus.
CHILD: “What do you mean he doesn’t believe in Jesus?”
VOLUNTEER: “Well...he doesn’t believe that Jesus died for our sins on the cross, and he doesn’t believe Jesus was God’s son.”
CHILD: “Who does he think died for our sins then!?”
VOLUNTEER: “Well...I guess he doesn’t think our sins need to be forgiven.”
CHILD: “What! Is he a nice person?
VOLUNTEER: “Yep...he is a very nice person...just doesn’t believe in Jesus.”
CHILD: “Do his parents know about this?”
VOLUNTEER: “Yep...and they love him anyway, but they pray for him all the time.”
After about 30 seconds of silence...this was the child’s response...
CHILD: “Don’t worry....he’ll get it someday...”
Tears almost came to my eyes as I listened to the hope that an 11 year old Granny’s House child had for someone she had never met. What a precious display of what it means to whole-heartedly believe in the power and love of Jesus Christ.
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