Scared but Willing

Published: June 13, 2020, midnight

b'Recently, I volunteered to help teach at my church\\u2019s weeklong Vacation Bible School (VBS). I was super excited to have an opportunity to tell kids about Jesus, but I was also terrified I\\u2019d say the wrong thing.\\nSo I prayed as I practiced my lessons every day before I taught.\\nEven though I was scared, God was at work. I enjoyed teaching the kids and, most importantly, they seemed to be learning more about Jesus.\\nBy the last night, I was sad to see the week end, but I was glad I had persevered and listened to God\\u2019s truth instead of my fears.\\nWhile I didn\\u2019t get to see anyone profess faith in Jesus Christ during the week, I did get to glimpse a little girl\\u2019s awe as she heard for the first time how God made the whole world. I also got to witness a fifth grader\\u2019s face as she realized how much pain Jesus went through on the cross.\\nGod used VBS to show me that sharing the gospel whenever you have the opportunity is worth it, even if it\\u2019s scary. You never know how He will use you to share the good news that Jesus offers rescue from sin to all those who put their trust in Him. \\u2022 Rachel Nissing\\n\\u2022 What fears hold you back from sharing the gospel? \\n\\u2022 Reread today\\u2019s Scripture passages. What are some promises from Scripture and truths about Jesus that you can remember when you\\u2019re afraid?\\n\\u2022 How is God calling you to share the gospel today?\\nPreach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMatthew 28:18-20; Luke 12:11-12; 1 Peter 3:15-22'