I was in an elementary school that I had never been to before today. I didn't know very many people, come to think of it the only person I did know drove there with me. This is an awkward position for me to be in. I love people. I love to talk to people. I love to laugh with people, but when I don't know anyone I tend to get quiet and shy.
So, when to my surprise I noticed a little boy that had grown up with my daughter in church youth group I got excited. I had served snack to this child for years, he should know who I am. However, when I said hello to him and called him by name do you want to know what his response was? A very hateful....Who are you? I said, Ms. Erika from church? He then repeated with even more hatred I don't even know who you are! I gave a few more examples of how he should know me and yet nothing but a blank stare.
I got mad. I was hurt. How dare he be so rude to me! Brat! Jerk! All of this venom was building up inside of me, and then I realized something.
At the end of this life. When all is said and done. Will I have lived a life where Jesus will turn to me and recognize me or will he say to me I don't know you!? Will I throw up things like...You remember me, I was in church every Sunday! You know me, I went to church camp! You know me, I taught Wee worship to 3 and 4 year olds for years!
Will he recognize me? Will he say Well, done good and faithful servant or will he say I never knew you.
This little burst of adrenaline today has brought the thirst for a closer relationship with Christ, a want for a stronger bond and broader knowledge of his word. I choose to forget about my annoyance to the child and use it as a spring board to a better life for me.
Just so you know, as I was sitting there saddened and hurt and looking down I heard the beautiful tones of a familiar voice. MS ERIKA!!! I looked up to see a little girl from our youth group. Now that is what I want to hear on judgement day!!!
Well done my good and faithful servant.
No comments:
Post a Comment