Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26
As I am preparing for Summer Fun Nights VBS that begins this Monday, I am finding myself reading and rereading this verse which is our Theme Verse for VBS week. How is God speaking to me through this verse? Do I really believe it’s true or have I been trying to use my own strength? I have been praying through the things in my life that are impossible for me but are completely possible with God. Every time I get overwhelmed with life or start to feel weary or tired, I am reminded that WITH God ALL things are POSSIBLE! I cannot do anything without Him…or outside of Him. He gives me strength and courage. I simply just need to lean on Him. Sometimes, I forget this truth and try to do things on my own. This verse is such a great reminder to us as adults and what I love is that during VBS, children will be encouraged to lean on God for strength. They will learn that in their own lives, WITH God ALL things are POSSIBLE. They will hear about true heroes of the faith from God’s Word and how they too leaned into God. They allowed His power to help them do the impossible. What an incredible truth these children get to learn about at such an early age. We can all be continually reminded of God’s love for us and how we can seek Him to do the impossible in our lives.
I am prepared for God to amaze me during Summer Fun Nights VBS! He will bring those children who have never heard of Him into a relationship with Him. He will provide friendships and community as they get to know more kids from their schools and neighborhoods. And to those who have grown up in the church, He will speak to them in new ways as they continue to learn more about Him. Children will learn what it looks like to serve in their communities and in the world and to put others’ needs first. I believe God will show His power to both student and adult volunteers as they serve during Summer Fun Nights VBS. Prepare to Be Amazed because God is going to show up!
As I am reminded of God’s great truth in my own life, I wonder… where do you need God to do the impossible in your life? Only He has the power to change, heal and redeem. Let’s commit today to lean into God as He transforms our lives by doing the impossible. Let’s stop doing things out of our own strength. There is freedom and peace when we allow God to work.
I can’t wait to see all that God will do during the week of VBS! Please join me this Sunday, July 17, as we commission, pray over and bless all the VBS volunteers at our services. If you are volunteering during VBS, you will want to be there! We will be asking God to show up the week of VBS in a mighty way as He changes lives like only He can!
Susan Hulse
Children’s Ministry Pastor