Why Not Talk About What They Want To Talk About?

Most of the camps at which I speak allow me to have one session where I respond to questions posed by the campers, counselors, and staff.

This evening I'll open a box in which written questions have been placed and prayerfully, honestly, and directly respond.

It is probable I will say "I don't know" a lot.

I am sure I will say, "This is my opinion.." quite a bit.

I am also grateful that I'll be able to say "Thus says the Lord..." in response to most of the questions.

Because I have a piece of paper on the wall that says I be a "reverend"? Nope. Because of my (formal) education? Partially. Because I've been called to preach? Nope.

But because, by His grace, I study to show myself approved; I recognize that the more I know the more I know I don't know  a whole lot...

And I recognize the truth of Deut 29.29.

So why do it?

Tonight is SuperC camps "big event" (Mission Impossible) Most of the teens are really anticipating this great time and it is a tad hard to focus.

So why not talk about what they want to talk about?

Why don't we do this more often? Do we fear a controversial question? Truth be told, maybe some of us have a hard time saying "I don't know."

Since I know I don't know much, it's cool.