Man, it was noisy this morning during my walk. Sounded like fire engines either out for a morning run or having fires to attend to. And sound like that always sounds louder when it is otherwise relatively quiet. [you know, like the stuff your child says when there is a calm in the room. Embarrassing, isn’t it?] Oh, you’ve forgotten that time, haven’t you?
Something like when we get caught out. You’ve heard the story of the woman who was following in traffic and the car in front of her slowed and stopped at a yellow light The woman, in a hurry screamed in frustration, hit the horn, and gestured angrily. Then, in midrant, she heard a tap on her window and a police officer ordered her to step out of the car, arrested her, and took her to a holding cell at the station. An hour later the officer came and released her with an apology. He explained “It was all a mistake, but when I saw you in action and noticed the bumper sticker that said, ‘follow me to Sunday School’ and the ‘what would Jesus do’ license plate holder, I assumed the car was stolen.”
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it then be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. . .let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven: Matthew 5, 13 – 16.
There isn’t much to add here except to remind us all that Christ lives in us, as St. Paul teaches. What sweet comfort that truth gives.
GPD 4/16/08
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