The Intangible
The thing that bothers me the most about following Christ is that there is so many intangible things about my faith. I've never looked Jesus in the eyes. I've never had coffee with Him. I've never grocery shopped for the fruits of the spirit. I've never literally buckled up my belt of truth, or swung the sword of the spirit. It can be annoying sometimes how intangible everything about my faith seems to be.
Then I read these words this morning, "Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible." 3 John 1:5 The Message
That's how I, someone who prefers the tangible over the intangible, can SEE the faith, by serving, and when others serve me. I can feel it when someone comes alongside me and encourages me. I can feel it when my parents and friends love me even when I'm an idiot. I can see lives changed by what Jesus has done in their lives. THAT is intangible!
The reality of the love if Christ is LIVED OUT by us. It becomes tangible through us. How cool is that?
Then I read these words this morning, "Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible." 3 John 1:5 The Message
That's how I, someone who prefers the tangible over the intangible, can SEE the faith, by serving, and when others serve me. I can feel it when someone comes alongside me and encourages me. I can feel it when my parents and friends love me even when I'm an idiot. I can see lives changed by what Jesus has done in their lives. THAT is intangible!
The reality of the love if Christ is LIVED OUT by us. It becomes tangible through us. How cool is that?
Amen
Posted by
Jmoore |
2:43 PM