Devon - 14 years old

I met Devon hanging out outside the YMCA in downtown Calgary.   Asked if he'd be game for a spiritual questionnaire and he said yes.

Devon has a Christian (Lutheran) background.  When asked if he still attends, he said, "A little."  He describes his experience as "respectful, reassuring, and rejoiceful."  I commended him on his use of alliteration.

When asked about  what one question would he ask God, he said, "Hmmm.  That's a hard one."  After thinking about it, he said, "How did you create everything?"

"If God asked you the question, 'Why should I let you into heaven?" what would you say?"

"Wow, that's a hard one!"

"That's okay.  Think on it for a moment."

"Because I believe in heaven," which sounded almost like a question than a statement.   He'd rate his goodness at a 7-8.   I sensed he was getting a bit nervous because the questions were a little more challenging than he had perhaps thought.   That, and a 40-something was asking him questions.

So I gave him a booklet on Christianity and told him that I bet he would find it helpful.  He thanked me, and I thanked him for his time & thoughtful answers.
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2 Timothy 2:5-6,  “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all….”

Lord, would you cause Devon to see that Jesus is the one mediator between God and men?