Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Living in the World but not of the World

Yesterday was a routine day.  I went to a local store to buy weed killer and talked to two people - one who helped me find the week killer and the clerk who checked me out.  There were other guests in the store, but I did not really pay attention to them.

Mary and I walked in the neighborhood and waved to a couple of people we did not know. We did not stop to talk to any of them.

At Read and Feed, I welcomed parents and students as they arrived.  "Welcome and come on in." I spoke to most of the other volunteers. 

We ate dinner at a small fast food place.  I spoke to one person who took my food order and nodded to several other customers who were also in the restaurant. 

So during the day, I probably saw a total of 50 people.  

The Bible says that I am to be in the world and not of the world. It also says that I am to be prepared to give a witness for the hope that is within me.

My question: Could there have been someone within the 50 people that I should have spoken to?  Was I not intentional enough to hear the Holy Spirit speak in a still quiet voice? What does it mean to live intentionally in today's world,

..........just thinking.

No comments:

Post a Comment

What do you think? Let me know.