Fishing in a fresh pond
Sunday morning I had a young adult come to me and wanted to join Southside. We talked for a minute and I could sense there was more to her story, so I invited her to come by the church on Tuesday and we could sit down and have a “real” conversation. She came by last night and shared with us about her spiritual journey. What was simply “divine” was her story was so identical to the other pastors with me, Charlie Bibb. 45 minutes later she made an intentional decision to become a Christ Follower. It was a fun moment in my office.
Driving home I was thinking about all the “noise” in church. So many people are consumed by “this person said this Sunday…” or “did you know these people left church X to join church Y.” Why do we all fish in the same pond? I can see why Christianity and church life can become inward focused and bitter…its when you stop fishing for men. Jesus said he would make us into something we are not…”fishers of men.” Are you becoming what Jesus said he wanted you to become or are you content with watching other’s fish? That is fine if you are, just don’t begin to wonder what is wrong with you when everything becomes dull and boring…
Just a thought…