Snack-Time Testimony

It was snack time at school. Zoe grabbed her sandwich and walked to the table. The sunshine came through the window and shone down on her. It was a warm day, and Zoe felt happy.

Everyone was talking, and the classroom buzzed with the sound of happy children. A girl named Luna sat down nearby with her friend Jesse.

“You’re a Christian?” Zoe heard Luna ask Jesse.

Zoe felt her heart sink. Luna always said mean things! What would she say next? The whole classroom went quiet as they listened.

“I don’t believe in Jesus,” Luna said next.

One by one, lots of kids in Zoe’s class said the same thing.

Zoe’s heart was beating fast now. She wanted to have courage and say that she believed in Jesus Christ, but she was afraid of what would happen. What would everyone else think? Would she lose friends?

Suddenly she felt a warm, peaceful feeling. A thought came into her mind: Stand up for what you believe. I’ll protect you. Zoe knew it came from the Holy Ghost.

She took a deep breath. “I believe in Jesus Christ,” she said. “And I know He loves me. He loves you too, even if you don’t believe in Him.”

The warm feeling grew stronger and stronger. Zoe felt happiness growing inside her.

Soon, snack time was over, and it was time to play outside. Zoe skipped to the playground. Some of the kids in her class followed her.

“I liked what you said to Luna,” one girl said.

“Me too,” said another boy. “How can I believe in Jesus too?”

Zoe smiled. “You can go to church and read the scriptures to learn more about Him! And you can try hard to follow what He taught.”

Zoe was happy she had the courage to share her beliefs. She knew Jesus Christ would always be there to help her be brave.

Illustrations by Chrisanne Serafin