Resurrection Power
Presently, I am at a coffee shop looking out a window at three police vehicles with lights flashing. Fifteen minutes ago a professional from the law firm upstairs came down and asked someone to lock the doors and call 911. I honestly was deep in thought and it never really sunk in until I saw the police. Leigh-Ann can attest to the fact that I am very accomplished at being able to tune out my peripheral surroundings. I assume most of you reading this believe that all men have this ability, especially when a baby is crying or something is needed or the proverbial hint is being dropped.
So anyway, back to my story, two attorneys were interviewing a client and he held them up for 30 minutes. They were fortunate enough to be able to bribe him with a credit card and whatever other valuables they could think of. I was sitting here all the while this was happening only a floor away and had no idea.
As a result of seeing the police, I walked over to a regular at the coffee shop that I had only seen, but had never met and asked him if he knew what was going on. He shared what he knew and then introduced himself. This sparked an hour long conversation. We immediately found ourselves talking about meaning, interpretation and purpose of life.
He lives downtown and has been very active in the arts community for a long time. He was very chatty and quickly began to tell me all about his life which is much different from mine. Though, towards the end of our conversation he shared that he had not had this deep of a conversation in at least 6 years.
Here is my point: There was a tragic situation right above me and I didn't even know it…there was a person I had seen several times that was longing for a meaningful conversation and I never even considered it.
So my questions: How many people within a few steps of you throughout the day are in need? What will it take for you build a relationship? How could the power of the Resurrection make a difference in their lives?
This Sunday, I begin a four week series about the most important event in the history of mankind: THE RESURRECTION. This week we will study from Acts 2:22-41 about the effect of the Resurrection on the first century church. We also will be privileged to hear a life story from a guest that you will not want to miss. I hope to see you there!
So anyway, back to my story, two attorneys were interviewing a client and he held them up for 30 minutes. They were fortunate enough to be able to bribe him with a credit card and whatever other valuables they could think of. I was sitting here all the while this was happening only a floor away and had no idea.
As a result of seeing the police, I walked over to a regular at the coffee shop that I had only seen, but had never met and asked him if he knew what was going on. He shared what he knew and then introduced himself. This sparked an hour long conversation. We immediately found ourselves talking about meaning, interpretation and purpose of life.
He lives downtown and has been very active in the arts community for a long time. He was very chatty and quickly began to tell me all about his life which is much different from mine. Though, towards the end of our conversation he shared that he had not had this deep of a conversation in at least 6 years.
Here is my point: There was a tragic situation right above me and I didn't even know it…there was a person I had seen several times that was longing for a meaningful conversation and I never even considered it.
So my questions: How many people within a few steps of you throughout the day are in need? What will it take for you build a relationship? How could the power of the Resurrection make a difference in their lives?
This Sunday, I begin a four week series about the most important event in the history of mankind: THE RESURRECTION. This week we will study from Acts 2:22-41 about the effect of the Resurrection on the first century church. We also will be privileged to hear a life story from a guest that you will not want to miss. I hope to see you there!
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