The Thinking Man sculpture at Musée Rodin in Paris (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
As might be guessed, by the volume of words here concerning the Gospel, I’m not really Mr. Popular. And I’ve been doing some thinking about that. Someone recently told me that they were sure there would come a time in my life when I would abandon this blog. It gave me something to think about. I’m not sure what the thinking was behind that remark. And I have no desire to cast stones. But it bears thinking about, doesn’t it.
I’m set with a certain set of thoughts about this.
1. At least I try to communicate the Gospel to the general public without fear.
2. There will come a moment when earth is behind me and the things of God will open up before me, and that forever.
3. What is it to me if I’m not popular in this life?
Those are items of thought that ran through my mind. I have no idea what percentage of Christians feel bold enough to speak to the general public. And I guess I’m not anywhere near the “norm”. I was born a loner. Most folks aren’t. I was an outcast since I was in 1st grade. That’s where most people begin to make life long friends.
So it’s no boast to me that I type away like this. I was cut out to do this since I was a lil kid. And I know that if you have a lot of friends in this world, most people don’t really want to lose them. I got that. But when we see the Lord face to face, I wonder if many will wish they had been more bold for His name’s sake.
It doesn’t really matter how “popular” a true Christian witness is. Our center of attention needs to be giving glory to God Almighty. He’s our reason for writing. If that is what we do, we have done God’s will in witnessing to all that He has done. If we care more about someone’s “remark” or the stats page, our eyes might be drifting away from all that God has done and can do. You know “who” tries to take our attention off of Jesus and con us into dwelling on ourselves. He’s known for being sneaky.
God’s word is filled with examples of unpopular witnesses — they all had their mockers and critics — but not a daily stats report. God works in ways we cannot fathom and most of the time we don’t even have a clue what He is doing or how He is working. But, we do know that He works all things for the good of those who love His name.
I’ve been appreciating your posts and hope you keep writing for our Lord.
Margaret
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A strong reply, and a welcome one.
I think I’ll grab my knack sack, crawl up on my wiggly ole legs, say “bye” to “Ponder Creek”, and waddle my way back to cuneiform stylus and clay.
The place I was sitting is a well worn spot. I’m sure even Enoch sat there once or twice. And I’m sure a passing friend reminded him of what’s important also, for I did wonder about that curiously less worn path along the road here.
God blessings in Christ to all who offer a tidbit of focus to the pondering saints. The soothing sound of this creek is less attractive than the rushing sound the Water of Life makes as we listen to instruction.
By His Grace.
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