I knew the crowds would be out in full force Friday after Thanksgiving; so I decided I was going to be one of the crazies out before sun up! I ended up being a solo (my 2 y/o doesn't count, does he?) My husband had to get to work so I went it alone. Man, does satan know how to step up in the fear department. I was SOOO jazzed about going out, but got there (inside the mall) and pop! the wind out of my sails. I encountered a small group of young girls, very prideful and full of themselves. I was trembling. They gave me a very simple objection (don't believe in hell) and it totally stumped me! I tried to get around it, but just couldn't. Gave them all a tract, told them to read it, thanked them and left. Then kicked myself, repeatedly!
I decided to just go home, quit. Then said no, because of all the folks who knew I was coming out I would have to tell I quit so I stayed. I talked with 2 young guys, slightly older than the previous group. Remember, still pushing my 2 y/o in his stroller. This time went great! Nailed it - law, grace, repentance, whole 9 yards. PRAISE GOD! It was so great that He gave me the strength to stand firm and fight!
Also got to go out Saturday since it was GORGEOUS and about 70 degrees. I really wanted to open air. I witnessed to a couple not 5 feet in the park. It went great; they very receptive. I then went over to where we usually o/a. Got up and started “praying God send people; who do You want to hear this today?’ Just then 2 guys walked by and I asked if they were ready for Christmas and did they know alot about it. They said yes to both so I asked if I could ask them some trivia questions for fun. Went through 8-10 questions, then got to the biggy "If Santa used God’s Ten Commandments as the standard of naughty and nice, how would you measure up?" I was able to give them the full council of God Holy Law. They seemed to really get it. An hour or so later as we were leaving I gave them each a God Has A Wonderful Plan for Your Life tract. Told them to remember what we talked about. It was a great and awesome weekend and I thank God I was able to give people His Word and pray each one would go to Him and ask "what now?"
By Ginger Reeves
