Give Me Some of What He’s Got

When I read the scripture for this week’s sermon, what stands out to me the most is simply the openness and availability of Phillip. He seems to walk around looking for opportunity to interact with people and share the good news of the gospel. Not in a way that is offensive or pushy, but in a very natural, winsome way.

He’s told to go and he eagerly goes. You can almost picture the spring in his step as he moves. He has a natural curiosity that causes him to initiate with anyone and everyone. He knows how to ask good questions. He is genuinely present. His demeanor is positive, curious, grounded, contagious to anyone he interacts with.

I wonder…how does my life compare? How does your life compare? When you walk into a room, down the street, into a store, or your work place, how would people around you describe the energy you bring? What adjectives would be used?

Take a few moments…write down 5 words that would describe how you see and interact with the world on a regular basis. Be honest. What do those words tell you about your belief in the good news? We can say we believe things…but unless it changes how we actually live, we may be just paying lip service.

These are the thoughts that bubble to the top of my mind as I read about a day in the life of Phillip. I want to hang with this guy. I want to watch him interact. I want to be his friend. I want what he has.

Maybe you do too,

Ruth