Where to begin? Sometime last fall/ winter (this is why I should blog so I dont forget), Bennett tells me that he prayed to accept Jesus during Good News Club at school. I will go ahead and be honest here- you can shame me later... but, I kind of wanted to have that honor as the older three all came to me about salvation. But, pride be gone as the end result is the same! I talked to Aunt Joan (Chad's aunt who helps during Good News Club) and she says that she thought Bennett seemed serious.
As I have said before, I never want to over-complicate salvation but I want all my kids to know that salvation is NOT something they did or said. Salvation is that Jesus chose them. The "decision" as much of the church calls it, is really more of an affirmation- recognizing their inability. You recognize that, but for the grace of God, you would be separated from God.
I talked to Bennett that evening (again, dont know the season much less the date). He told me that he prayed for God to forgive his sins and to save him. I gave him a hug and told him that I was proud of him. I also asked if I can pray for him and then he could close that prayer. I told him the next step would be to tell our church and be baptized. He said he wanted to wait a little bit on baptism because he didnt want to go under water.... you can see where this is going!
About two weeks ago, I was putting him to bed and he brought up being baptized again. (He still would not put his head under water.) I assured him that baptism is not what saved him and when he was ready, he could be baptized.
Well, wonders of wonders, last Thursday, July 2, he could not hold his breath underwater. We went to the pool the next day and he literally holds his breath and starts swimming. Six days later, he is full on diving (the only one of my kids that can dive.) It is just the craziest thing!
I am so proud of Bennett. He told me that is ready to be baptized. I am proud that he recognizes that he is a sinner and that he needs a Savior. I am proud that he conquered his fear of water. I am proud of the young man is becoming!
Thank you Jesus for instilling the Holy Spirit in each of these boys. Please continue to speak clearly to them in a world that is full of unrest and chaos. Give Bennett clarity to stand up and do what is right, to love others, and follow You. Amen.
Bennett, I often ask myself, "God, why did You pick me?" And, I am sure that as you grow, you will ask similar questions. God chose you for a purpose. He chose you to do bring glory to Him. He chose you "to go unto all the world." We live in a pretty scary place. But, you have access to God's armor! You are ready, at the age of 7, to speak up and tell people about Jesus. Lead by example and by words. I love you B!
Now, lets go toss those floaties!!!
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