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Spiritism for Kids - Célia Xavier Camargo - Portuguese  Spanish
Year 5 - N° 214 - June 19,  2011

  Translation
Johnny Silveira - silveirajohnny@yahoo.com

 

Trust

  

Grandfather Ernie took William, his seven year-old grandson, to school.

The boy, worried, was walking with his head down. The grandfather noticed the grandson's state of mind and asked:

- Why are you so silent, William?

The boy gave a sigh and said:

- Grandpa Ernie, I'm afraid! ...There will be a test in our class and I fear not knowing how to answer the questions.

- Ah … But have you not studied?

- Yes, I did, Grandpa! But I'm afraid I will not do well in this test, which means a lot. It is very important to me!

The grandfather looked at his grandson, who already had a crying face and holding his hand, reassured him:

- Stay calm, William. If you studied, you have nothing to fear. Also, don't you trust Jesus?

The boy thought for a moment and replied:

- I do, Grandpa. I just do not trust myself!

Because they still had some time, as they passed through a square, the grandfather invited him to sit on a bench. Then he said:

- William, did you know that Jesus' disciples also were afraid?

- Is it true, Grandpa?

- True! Well, I'll tell you one fact.

The boy, curious, for a moment forgot about his concerns, waiting for his grandfather's story, which always managed to hold his attention. And his grandfather began to tell:

- One day Jesus spoke to the people on one side of the shore of

Gennesaret, also known as the Sea of Galilee. As it was late, He decided they should go to the other side. Then, dismissing the crowd, they left on a boat. It happened that a big thunderstorm came, and the wind blew the waves, that hit against the boat, filling it up with water almost to the point of capsizing.

- And Jesus? - William asked, startled.

- Meanwhile, Jesus slept, serene. Terrified, the disciples woke Jesus up. 

- Master! Master! Save us! We will die!

And Jesus arose, and rebuked the wind and calmed the sea. Then, order restored, Jesus asked his disciples:

- Where is your faith? ...(1)

William listened to the grandfather, and in his fertile head, images of Jesus on the boat with his disciples appeared, calming the wind and storm. Full of admiration and respect, he looked at his grandfather with wide eyes:

- Is it true, Grandpa? Jesus is very powerful! If I were with Him, I think I would not be afraid of anything! ...

Grandfather Ernie, smiled and said:

- With that question, "Where is your faith?" Jesus clearly shows that, given the more difficult situations when all seems lost, we need to maintain confidence, because that is when we demonstrate the faith we have. Got it, William?

- No, Grandpa.

Then the grandfather thought for a moment and said:

- William, when is it that we demonstrate that we are for peace and not fighting?

- When a colleague irritates us, and we do not beat them up!

- That's right, William! - the grandfather said, smiling at his grandson's example.

And then he continued:

- Do you understand? Thus, we can't demonstrate optimism in our lives when everything is well, and we can only help someone else in times of difficulty. So, whenever we pray for Jesus' help, we will be helped, as the disciples were in the midst of the storm. But we must remind ourselves to keep faith when we are going through some trouble.

The boy had a different sparkle in his eyes.

- Grandpa, I'm no longer afraid of the test. I trust in Jesus and I will remain calm.

The grandfather, smiling, agreed:

- That's right, William! But it is almost time for the bell to ring. Let's go?

They arrived at the school and the boy walked steadily to the gate. Before entering, he turned around and waved to his grandfather.

Later on, when Ernie came to pick William up, he was happy to see the boy with a big smile. Running towards his grandfather, William said:

- Oh, Grandpa! With the help of Jesus and yours, I aced the test!
 
The grandfather smiled, explaining:

- William, you did well because you studied the subject. You only lacked confidence in yourself. If you had not studied, not even Jesus could have helped you. Congratulations ...

And William went home feeling happy. He discovered within himself a new feeling of confidence that helped him believe he was capable of accomplishing anything. Without fear, he was already thinking about the future, sure he could overcome all obstacles that might arise in his existence. He would accomplish all his dreams.

Before entering the house, eager to tell his mother the news, he raised his thoughts to the Most High, grateful:

- Thank you, Jesus! ...


Meimei


(Received by Celia Xavier de Camargo, on 23/05/2011.)


(1) Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4: 35-41, Luke 8:22-25.
 



 



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