I saw something recently that just made me smile. There is a guy in the church who lives in section 8 type housing. His room is small and he has to share a bathroom with other people on his floor. He lives off of government assistance as he struggles to break free from his addiction. As he is making strides and growing in his relationship with the Lord, I see him reaching out to others and taking huge, bold, risks. A few weeks ago, he went through his building and invited people to Bible Study- even the ones that he had internal fights with God about asking. Them? You want me to invite them? We chuckle and laugh, but the reality is that the majority of us have had similar experiences. So, what have we done? I don't know how many doors he knocked on but 5 people came as a result of his obedience in knocking on the doors.
Much to his surprise, pastor decided to watch a movie that night- so, Bible Study was centered around the watching of "Letters to God" and munching on some tasty popcorn. I wonder if he was relieved? It was obvious that some of the people didn't want to be there at first but as the topic of the night was presented tensions started to ease. During the movie it was a little cold because of the air conditioning. I saw my friend get up and find a blanket for one of the guys he invited. It was touching because he took the blanket and wrapped it around the one who was cold. It might seem like a woman thing to react that way, but I am able to see it with different eyes or from a different perspective. I think metaphorically, he was wrapping the warmth and love of God around his friend. Isn't that what loving your neighbor is all about? Wrapping the warmth and love of God around the ones whom He surrounds us with?
Much to his surprise, pastor decided to watch a movie that night- so, Bible Study was centered around the watching of "Letters to God" and munching on some tasty popcorn. I wonder if he was relieved? It was obvious that some of the people didn't want to be there at first but as the topic of the night was presented tensions started to ease. During the movie it was a little cold because of the air conditioning. I saw my friend get up and find a blanket for one of the guys he invited. It was touching because he took the blanket and wrapped it around the one who was cold. It might seem like a woman thing to react that way, but I am able to see it with different eyes or from a different perspective. I think metaphorically, he was wrapping the warmth and love of God around his friend. Isn't that what loving your neighbor is all about? Wrapping the warmth and love of God around the ones whom He surrounds us with?
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