Halloween and Bible Study...a tale of two evenings

Thoughts from the early morning…a tale of two evenings.

The “trick-or-treaters” were out and about on Thursday night.  Enjoying pictures the morning after, I got to thinking, in the realm of the comparison with “The Bible and a cell phone,” it might be worthy to do another comparison: Thursday night (Halloween) to Wednesday night (Bible Study)…

Little ones were dressed and ready for Halloween.  Parents planned, bought outfits and really got involved with their little ones.  Did we use the same zeal in getting our little ones ready for Bible Study the night before; having their clothes ready and got involved in getting them prepared for a big night spiritually (Heb. 10:22-24)?

Little ones had their bags or buckets ready to fill up their fare of candy and treats.  Did our little ones have their Bibles ready for Bible Study the night before (2 Tim. 3:16-17)?

Moms and Dads made certain little ones got out early to get to all the houses possible.  Was the same zeal expressed in getting out and arriving at Bible School early to get all the Bible learning possible and to enjoy the blessing of fellowship (Acts 2:42)?

Moms and Dads arranged schedules, made plans and made certain that if one parent could not go out with the little ones, the other could.  Did we have the same foresight and planning the night before for the assurance of our children not missing Bible Study (2 Tim. 2:22)?

Little ones emptied out their buckets and we looked at all the goodies they received and probably added a “Wow, you did pretty well!”  Did we look at that partially colored, probably outside the lines sweet picture of the lesson taught the night before with the same zeal and say, “Wow, good job…and tell me what else you learned” with an emphasis of Ps. 122:1.

Moms and Dads walked the neighborhoods with their children for guidance and to receive a lot of goodies.  Will we walk the neighborhoods with our children the next “door knocking” or “canvassing the neighborhood” for our children to see the blessing of giving the good news, the gospel (Mt. 28:18ff)?

Not a problem here with little ones having fun on a Thursday night (your call-your decision)…just some thoughts and parallel to help us all embrace greater the blessing of Bible Study and serving our Lord…from the Hills via the Wildwood.