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THURSDAY THOUGHT 3/19/09

Gently Leading
 
“Why do you believe?”  “It’s all just arbitrary.”  “It makes no sense.”    I’ve had a handful of people ask me questions or make comments such as these.  Some have been mocking, sneering.  Others have been dead serious, honest and sincere, searching my eyes while we spoke. I know what I know like a bird knows how to fly.  But how does a bird teach another?  As a wordsmith, I should be eloquent.  I should be, but I always fear that my words drive like a semi-trailer rather than a road-hugging sports car.  (Sorry about the weird analogies.  See what I mean?)
 
Then I realize it’s not my job to have the answers or to be eloquent.  It’s not my job to convince or argue people into faith (or put them on the inquisitor’s rack until they grew by six inches and profess with passion, ” I believe!”)  I can just do the best I can, mostly inviting them to learn more from others who know more than I.
 
My point:  I don’t know much, but I do know that all we can do is gently lead people to Christ by our actions, our faith and our love for one another; and then just leave it all in God’s hands.  Have a joyful day as a living example of the love and the way the Lord has shown us. — jri
 
“Philip found Nathanael and told him,
‘We have found the one Moses wrote
about in the Law, and about whom the
prophets also wrote — Jesus of Nazareth,
son of Joseph.’
 
“‘Nazareth!  Can anything good come from
there?’ Nathanael asked.
 
“‘Come and see,” said Philip.”
 
            –    John 1:45-46
 
Thank you for letting me and my ramblings into your life today.  If my words provide support or consolation or guidance, I am honored and delighted.  If they leave you wondering, “Who is this guy?” … well, either way, please keep me and mine in your prayers.  God bless.
John R. Ingrisano
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