That VBS Chicken!

Every year we debate about the presence of the infamous, villain chicken who threatens to stop VBS.  Valid complaints of the chicken scaring some of the kids and the lingering question of what purpose does the chicken serve continue to surround the existence of the "Evil" Chicken.  

Sarah and I were talking about it the other day while laughing about what the chicken does for the kids.  As soon as a still frame of the chicken would show up on the screens, the kids would boo incessantly.  The night the chicken was posed on the roof looking into the atrium, droves of kids ran to report their spotting and urgency for us to get the chicken.  What we marvel the most about however is the chicken has no real power and has never posed a real threat to the children.  Yet they despise it adamantly.  Have we inappropriately demonized the chicken?


On the other hand, I can see what the chicken represents--and it is far more real.  Each year as VBS comes around, life at Horizons begins to roar.  Energy is high, passion is soaring, hearts are reignited, and Jesus' name is shared.  From a spiritual perspective, Satan deeply opposes this energy and this proclamation of the gospel.  We see much of this opposition, I believe, in the small details that fall apart and threaten to disrupt our efforts--anything from illnesses to minor injuries, schedule conflicts to differences between leaders, to negative energy in general and fatigue.  

In this sense, there is a presence lurking through VBS attempting to bring it to a halt.  I'm thankful for the many, many prayers so many were lifting up during the week that we be protected.  There is no doubt that Horizons' VBS was once again successful beyond what we could anticipate.  This is attributed to the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit surrounding and strengthening our efforts.  It is God's Spirit that leads leaders, that heals differences and bodies, that works all things for good.  

Let us be thankful, and let us continue to pray against the "evil chicken" trying to stop VBS and other Horizons efforts to share Jesus life--life abundant!  


More to come!!

Jason <><