Angie and Grandpa go to China — What’s the Best Thing That Can Happen?
Chapter Eight
Back to Pensacola
Suddenly, POOOOOF ! They were back in the Science Center by the magic globe. Angie turned the globe off and handed the key back to Grandpa. She was pretty quiet as they walked back out to her bike. “I think I get it, Grandpa.” she said soberly. “When I did what Jesus wanted me to do and walked away from my friends, they laughed and it hurt my feelings. But I should have been happy like Lu Chi. Getting laughed at or persecuted for doing right is a gift from God and we will get great rewards, right?”
“Yes Angie, We sure will,” said Grandpa as he hugged his precious granddaughter. “I know it hurts but keep Jesus’ promise in mind next time it happens. If He can make the w-h-o-o-o-l-e world and all the stars in only six days, I bet His ‘great rewards’ are REALLY cool!”
“Hmmmmm. . .” Angie nodded. “Thank you, Grandpa. I feel better now. I’ll sure pray for Lu Chi and the Christians in China more! What looks like a bad thing is really about the best thing that can happen, isn’t it?”
“It sure is granddaughter. It sure is.”
“S-o-o-o-o-o getting laughed at by my friends today for doing right was a good thing,” Angie said as she held Grandpa’s hand. “Let’s pray for Lu Chi, Grandpa.”
Grandpa bowed his head and prayed, “Jesus, we Christians in America sure complain a lot. Please help us do right and rejoice when we get persecuted for You. Please bless Lu Chi and her family. Please help her grandpa get out of jail soon and help him preach about You all over China. We love you, Lord. Amen”
Angie slowly got on her bike. She looked back over her shoulder at Grandpa as she started to ride home. “We have a lot to be thankful for, Grandpa! Let’s keep praying for Lu Chi and the Christians in China.”
The End