The Worth Of Knowing

Maybe we wait to say the obvious. right thing.

Maybe we choose not to tell our angry friend to be more patient.

Maybe we resist the urge to tell our depressed friend that they’re supposed to be joyful.

Maybe we bite our tongue when we want to tell our anxious friend to stop worrying and trust God more.

Maybe we kept our mouth closed when we want to tell our needy, affirmation hungry friend to stop being so focused on themselves and focus on Jesus instead.

Maybe we don’t answer our grieving friend’s questions about how God could allow this with theologically sound reasons.

Maybe we don’t tell our ashamed friend that they’re prideful for thinking they can do more than Christ to forgive our sins.

What if, first, we just choose to be Jesus to others. To wash their feet. Even when they’re covered in anxiety or pride or anger or whatever else.

To give them a hug and say “I see you. You are dearly loved.”

To give relationship before we give reasons.

There’s lots of things that may need to be said in due time. But what we all need most is to see Jesus more clearly.

Maybe we need to display Jesus for who He is – one who is a safe place. Who comes close when we are still depressed, angry, and ashamed.

The change that pleases God is one that comes when we walk in communion with Him. Because He made us for relationship with Himself. We are not merely His project. We are His child, bride, and body.