Most know I'm rarely short on words. I admit I fall into the group of people who when lacking what to say about something will say even more in the hopes that perhaps some 25 of the 1,000 words I say may actually be the right ones.
But this weekend was different. I had planned to send the computer bag I relieved from the harried traveler the day before on Monday while in South Carolina. As it turned out, I had little time to do so. It wasn't until this last Saturday that I finally had a chance.
But before I closed the box, I wanted to put something in that bag that would share the good news and power of Christ without closing the heart of the recipient. After all, I didn't do my kind deed for my own gratification. But what could I write that would explain my motives and point to Jesus without sounding preachy, churchy, or otherwise self-righteous??
It took me a lot of prayer and a lot of time before I concluded on these simple words:
"Because Jesus loved me and gave me new life, I in turn love you. Thank you. (Ephesians 2:4-5)"
That's it.
It still feels strange not to have said more. But that's all I needed to say.
That's often all we need to say.
More to come!
Jason <><
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