Thursday, July 30, 1998
Thursday, July 30, 1998
So that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to
you again. (Philippians 1:26
NRSV)
The Readers' Digest had a story of a little girl a few years ago who was eating an apple in the
back seat of the car. "Mommy," said the little girl, "why is my apple turning brown?" Her mother
explained, "Because after you ate the skin off, the meat of the apple came in contact with the air
that caused it to oxidize, thus changing its molecular structure and turning the apple into a
different color."
The girl pondered for a moment and then said, "Mommy, what are you talking about."
It is sometimes a challenge to communicate to a young child. If you can appreciate that challenge,
then you can appreciate the challenge of the first Christians who had to communicate to others the
image of Jesus Christ.
It may not be easy to share a meaningful image of who Christ is in our world today, but we are
nonetheless called to help others experience our savior Jesus Christ. When we do, we will give
away the greatest gift anyone can receive.
Prayer: Dear God, help me to effectively share your Son to someone who really needs
him today. Amen.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA