Wednesday, April 29, 2009

a worm and a lesson


So, today I read the following post on Between Two Worlds; David Sunday: Sermons on Hell. This seemed especially timely (Providential?), because of something I observed yesterday...

As I was walking to work yesterday morning, I noticed a stretch of sidewalk almost covered with dead worms. You know, like when they get tricked into coming out of the ground with rain, then get stuck on concrete, and dry up? (I know, gross).

I noticed a worm that was still alive and struggling. I reached down, picked it up, and threw it in the grass. I had the thought that a lot of people would think that is weird and/or gross. But then I had the thought "I'm willing to pick up a worm and throw it in the grass - to potentially save it's life - yet I'm so very timid in sharing the Gospel - which, if God wills it, can save a fellow human being from eternal damnation!"

Here's just a hint from the post linked above:


"...The imagery of the undying worm and the unquenchable fire derives..."


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Check this out:

Tim Challies, on the importance of accountability, in Escaping Anonymity.




1 comment:

Red Ink and Vibrato said...

I love this, Mandi! I love your heart, your encouragement, your faith. Wish we lived closer...