As a child I loved it when my mum read to me. I would sit on her lap and listen to every word. As she read, I examined the details of every picture and waited eagerly to hear what was on the next page.

Have you ever thought about the idea that our lives tell a story? In every situation—good, bad or indifferent—people around us are watching and listening to the story we are telling. Our story is communicated not only through our words, but also through our attitudes and actions as we respond to life’s difficulties and blessings. Our children and grand children, spouses, neighbours and colleagues can all observe the story we’re telling.

Paul reminds us that as followers of Jesus, our lives are like letters “known and read by all men; . . . an epistle of Christ . . . written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God” (2 Cor. 3:2-3).

What is the story that those around us are reading from our lives? Stories of forgiveness? Compassion? Generosity? Patience? Love?

If you’ve experienced the joy of a life filled with God’s grace that comes from trusting Jesus and receiving His Spirit, then you are one of God’s great storytellers!

Let your life tell the story of Christ’s love and mercy to the world around you.

Author

Joe Stowell

Topics

Our Daily Bread