Some of you may be wondering about why we are replacing the magical world of wonders with something else. I would like to share with all of you what does the Bible say about this issue and the reasons why I decided to do something else instead.
Firstly, we need to understand that everything we do must be based on the foundation of God's Word.
Secondly, we need to have a purpose for whatever we are doing.
Thirdly, we are not in the entertainment business, our main job is to teach biblical truths to the children and not entertain them
We need to understand that there is a spiritual realm as seen in Ephesians 6:12 'For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.'
Magic is deception and demonic. This is seen in 2 Corinthians 11:14 'And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.' Satan can disguised himself as a saintly being, an angel of light, a good person and in the process deceive us.
Magic comes from the word witchcraft, and as the word suggests, it's demonic. Hence, I don't think it's wise to promote such an activity in church for the children.
In Galatians 5:19-21, we read, 'Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; ... witchcraft ... of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. '
In Revelation 21:8, we read, 'But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.'
God clearly hates and is strongly against magic, witchcraft, sorcery. We don't want to do something because we like it, but rather because God is glorified. So I don't think it's appropriate for us to have something like this.
Next, children ministry is an important ministry. Whatever we teach them will stay with them for the rest of their lives. We don't want them to grow up thinking that magic is all-powerful and that it is cool to play with magic. We want them to know more about their Lord.
Our God is not a phony magician! He does not want to trick or deceive you. He is an all-powerful God! He is a miracle-working God! He parted the red sea, He raise the dead, He heal the sick and blind, He fed thousands - these are just some of the miracles He did.
To sum it all up:
1. We are serving God so everything we do has to be based on God's Word.
2. Magic is demonic and it's not a wise thing to have in church.
3. Our God does not dabble in magic, He creates miracles!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
