My husband, Kevin, is one of those people that could talk to a fencepost. It's one of my favorite things about him, his instant ease with people. When we first started dating I was in awe that he could hang out with my family and not need me constantly at his side. So when the homeless man on the corner called out to him as he walked by, of course Kevin stopped to talk to him. After a few seconds of conversation the man asked Kevin if he was a Christian. "Yes," he said.
"I could tell," said the man. "I can tell by the way you're treating me. I've been sitting here all day and you are the first person that's bothered to make eye contact and talk with me."
St. Francis of Assisi said to preach the gospel at all times and use words only when necessary. I watched over 80 middle school students be Confirmed at our church yesterday morning. I think of all the things they've been learning over the last several months, the Bible verses they've memorized. Will it show? When they go to school this morning or step out into the sun this summer, will it show?
What about my own life? Does it show? I am living the will of God so rightly that I needn't even use words to explain it? Maybe some days, but probably not most days. If it had been me passing that man on the street I might have smiled. I might have said hello. I know I wouldn't have stopped to talk. And all of the goodness God could have shown that man through me would have stopped right there.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God....For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." 1 Cor 10:31,33, 11:1.
Not a word today, God. Help me not to use a single world.
XOXO.....Kelly
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