Simple

Have you ever met someone who would be called simple? Do you watch how they live? What they spend their money on? How they treat others? I am talking about the person who is simply in love with Jesus and doesn't get bogged down in the mire of debate. I wish i was that person. I am not the most eloquent of people but i am a good listener and enjoy listening in on conversations. But....


Listening to people converse (myself included) is sometimes perplexing. I truly believe that most of us (christians) know what God wants us to do and become but we will use anything and everything as an excuse or obstacle or obsession not to do or be. Believe you me, i love to delve into deep theological discussions but when it's over what are you left with? Yes you may now be able to see God in a different light but is this illumination compeling you to love more? Do we view these conversations as sacrifices to God or our "ministry" to others? I don't want to sound harsh but I believe there is at least a kernel of truth to this. What really prompted me to think about this is Micah 6. After Israel miserable failings Micah says this:

He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

I wondered in our "superior" western intellect if we have thought ourselves into a hole. I am not saying to abandoned discussions or even civil debate....well maybe I am if it gets in your way of walking humbly with your God. Am I making this to simple? Is it really that difficult to love with the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, desiring to transform us, to guide our words, our thoughts, to make us new!!!! My usual response is "it's hard to love people" No it's not when you take your eyes off of yourselve and let the Spirit guide you. I am just tired of being tired and I desparetly need to hear how Jesus is changing people's lives. How the Kingdom is being advanced. That my friends is good news. So much of the stuff that is being discussed, most people don't give a rip about ecspecially, the not yet Disciples. Should they care? Maybe. Maybe not. Oh what a blessing it would be to be simple.

DISCLAIMER: Since everybody seems to be using these now here is mine: I AM AN IDIOT. I think that would just about cover everything. By the way did i tell you i am an idiot?