Noticed a “Christian” during my trip back after worship rehearsal using the LRT. She kept on talking and talking about the Bible, about “trusting” the Lord, and rambling on and on. Two guys were standing with her. Have to listen (I think they are fellow workers going home.) Though the word sounded “spiritual” and seemingly right … there was a sense that there wasn’t stillness in her heart (I may be wrong). But, basically the whole atmosphere was “aggressiveness”, “trying to be positive”, “lots of statements”, the list goes on.
When people look at us Christian, wouldn’t it be nice if they would see not only healthy “initiative” but also a deep “inner security”. Not only the ability to articulate our thoughts but actually listen and allow wise words to flow naturally (in dialogue rather than monologue). And of course, having genuine hope towards the future without a forced “positiveness” but with one eye on reality while another eye on what is truly possible. And out of that we begin to share about the “good news” ….
You’re right Sivin … how nice it is if we could radiate Christ’s peace to others?
I find Christians who show that peace are magnetic, we are all so frantic in our lives that someone at peace is like a beacon in the fog. I always imagine that Jesus was like this even though he had his moments like in the temple turning over the tables. For the most part the book tells us that he was calm and full of love and concern.
If we are to become Christ followers then this is a state we need to aspire to and guess what it is the simple life that will do it..
i wonder how the lady that u have saw spread gospel 2 ppl in d LRT? ppl r tired after a long day work..4 me, i wil really not listening to it..i guess , GOD is working there? who knows..& what is means By having PEACE ?
a stillness of heart, a sense of calm and lack of concern for ourselves, a feeling of being loved, that feeling we most often have as young children when in our parents arms…