Better than good news – Great news! During this shut down my students have opened up more than they ever would have in class. They’ve participated in Bible discussions, sent me prayer requests and concerns, and kept in touch at least once a week or more. It’s been amazing to hear their stories and how much they care for their lost family and friends. I’ve even received a few apologies and requests for forgiveness for behavior (from teenagers). It’s been amazing! Yesterday morning, I had a student ask me how to share Christ with a nonbeliever. I gave him some encouragement and direction and by the end of the night he messaged me back so excited to tell me that he had led them to Christ through what he had learned in Released Time! There is no greater feeling to be there during that moment or to hear the excitement from others when they can be a part of that amazing life change! If a Middle Schooler can be bold enough to stand up for their beliefs, why can’t you? 

This is a tough week for us all, but think back to what Jesus was going through during this week. His life on earth was about to end and He knew it. He knew His time had come and He would soon face the cross. He knew He had to prepare those around Him for what was to come. Can you imagine the pressure, the concern, the desire to encourage and prepare His children of the importance of the next few days. 

If you knew this were your last week on earth, your last week to physically be with your family and share the hope of Christ with them, what would you do differently? Who would you talk to? Would you use your “quiet” time in chaos to seek God’s direction and be His hands and feet, or would you focus on your life here and what you would miss, build up your kingdom on earth, and ignore those around you?

What can you do to make a difference? Do you honestly realize that your next breath is not promised, your days are numbered, and your time is limited. Look at the statistics for this terrible virus, life on earth is not eternal, only God is eternal. You get to choose where your eternity will be. You get to make the choice to be silent or share His love with others. Who can you tell about Easter today? Or anything else about God’s amazing plans? 

Don’t wait! Text that friend you know is bitter against God. Call the one that doesn’t believe. Open your eyes to the ones you are unsure of. Be the hands of feet of Jesus…before it’s too late.

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Love and prayers! If you ever need someone to talk to, know that I’m here. Send me a message to KaylaRampey@yahoo.com and I would be glad to pray with you!

May God bless you and show you His grace every day! (As He always does)

Kayla Rampey