Friday, April 4, 2003
Friday, April 4, 2003
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God what is good and acceptable and
perfect.
The wonder is that after 2,000 years the Gospel is still alive considering the group of people to
whom God has entrusted it. The church isn't perfect. We have our flaws. Thank goodness for
Jesus, our savior and redeemer.
(Romans 12.2
NRSV)
There is a silly story about a minister who was a good man, but a terrible driver. He was a little
vain. His eyes were going bad, but he wouldn't wear glasses. One day he was driving on a curvy
road, missed a turn and went off into a ditch. A parishioner came along as this was happening.
Recognizing his pastor, he stopped and approached the car. "Are you hurt?" he asked. His
pastor answered, "No, I have the Lord riding with me." The parishioner chuckled and said, "Well,
you better let him ride with me. You'll hurt him the way you drive."
Lord Jesus, in my imperfections, guide my ways, so that I may be able to share a bit of your
holiness and love. Amen.
