This
week, as I was studying for an Old Testament quiz, I came across the story in
the Bible where God commands Joshua and his people to walk around the walls of
Jericho. I was getting a little bit
bored with studying, so I decided to find an entertaining way of refreshing the
story in my mind. I decided to search YouTube
for the VeggieTales version, “Josh and the Big Wall,” filled with sassy French Peas
(my favorite!) and messy purple slurpees!
It brought me back to the times when I used to watch VHS after VHS of
the VeggieTales, never getting sick of the silly vegetable characters and their
humorous retellings of major Biblical concepts and stories. I wasn’t aware of it then, but those videos I
used to watch as a six year old would continue to hold meaning in my life and a
place in my heart forever.
Every
time we study the stories of the Bible in my Old Testament class, I instantly
relate it to a VeggieTales version of the same story. Every time I notice that I am being selfish,
materialistic, or unhappy with what I have, I am reminded of Madam Blueberry
and how she learned through song that, “a grateful heart is a happy heart.” When I feel I am too young or not strong
enough to accomplish something, I am reminded of a young leek version of Queen
Esther, saving the Jewish people with the help of a God that uses the weak and
powerless to fulfill His will. It may
sound ridiculous or silly, but those friendly and outgoing vegetable characters
taught me a lot, and for that I am thankful.
I am thankful for the mission of the VeggieTales. I am thankful that they have always shared
Biblical truths that helps people relate and apply it to their lives whether
they are eight or eighty years old. I am
thankful for “Silly Songs with Larry.” I
am thankful for a positive influence for young children in the middle of a
world of negativity. I am thankful for
The VeggieTales!
What are you thankful for this week? Feel free to share in the comments below!
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