Me.....A Teacher? In a way....
Today's Sunday School started off promising enough. I was waiting for a cab / bus to transport me to Singapore Expo. I was ruminating on whether I should take a cab or bus...anyway, the cab won. So I flagged down a cab, and it was really amazing. How so? The taxi driver (a lady by the way) asked if I was headed for some exhibition, given the Expo is usually used for exhibitions. Told her I was headed to church as I serve in the Kids ministry for Sunday school. The long and short of it was, I told her what my church is about, and what we do in Sunday school, and she was 'intrigued' enough to ask me for my mobile number and mentioned she'll give me a ring if she decides to visit next weekend with her children. Whoa......and all these happened when I was still not 'in form' (since I had not had the requisite can of coke to kick-start the Sunday).
Then went to Sunday school, and my fave kids 'showered' me with presents. Was surprised big time....one of them actually gave me a new Asterix comic book, for which I learned he had paid for half of it using his own savings. Got cookies from another one, and a magnet from the third. Touched?? Yes. All the 'heartbreak' and 'anguish' was like, worth it. Gave the first 2 kids their birthday gifts also, mugs personalised with their names that had the Biblical meaning and a Bible phrase. They liked it, and L even asked how I got it, seeing as his name is not common. L's mom also told me that the kids like me, and they are genuinely happy that I will be moving up with them.
Makes everything worth it. The onus is on me to ensure my walk with Him is right, since I am responsible also for the boys under me. Now I totally understand what it's meant to have 'sheep' under your charge, and how I cannot be self-centred and think my walk is only about my relationship with God. Now it entails other lives, the boys with whom I am entrusted to guide. After my business with Him last night, when I had text a few of my close friends to pray for me, realise indeed there's no sin so big that the salvation will be lost, unless there's renunciation of the faith involved. I am thankful for His love and gracious mercy. Ok, must endeavour to work harder to keep my walk right, as there are all these boys' lives my actions will impact on as well.
Then went to Sunday school, and my fave kids 'showered' me with presents. Was surprised big time....one of them actually gave me a new Asterix comic book, for which I learned he had paid for half of it using his own savings. Got cookies from another one, and a magnet from the third. Touched?? Yes. All the 'heartbreak' and 'anguish' was like, worth it. Gave the first 2 kids their birthday gifts also, mugs personalised with their names that had the Biblical meaning and a Bible phrase. They liked it, and L even asked how I got it, seeing as his name is not common. L's mom also told me that the kids like me, and they are genuinely happy that I will be moving up with them.
Makes everything worth it. The onus is on me to ensure my walk with Him is right, since I am responsible also for the boys under me. Now I totally understand what it's meant to have 'sheep' under your charge, and how I cannot be self-centred and think my walk is only about my relationship with God. Now it entails other lives, the boys with whom I am entrusted to guide. After my business with Him last night, when I had text a few of my close friends to pray for me, realise indeed there's no sin so big that the salvation will be lost, unless there's renunciation of the faith involved. I am thankful for His love and gracious mercy. Ok, must endeavour to work harder to keep my walk right, as there are all these boys' lives my actions will impact on as well.
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