In Mark chapter 12 of the New Testament, the very first verse starts off with these words: "Then Jesus began telling them stories...". I love that! Jesus knew more than anyone that to capture people's attention and hearts is through a story! Why do so many people watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition every Sunday night? Is it to get house building tips? Is it to see how Ty Pennington will scream into his megaphone this week? Perhaps a little. It is to see what the family's story is, and how this new home will help them out!
Take the Cadigan-Scott family for example. Within a matter of months, this family lost their mother and father! Now there was a college age daughter, along with a few older siblings, to try and keep the family together. So the Makeover crew came in, built a new home, and took care of expenses! I'm sorry, but if you can make it through an episode of one of these shows without crying then you have no soul! Just kidding, but not really! HA HA!
My point in all of this is that truth can be told in stories. You don't just have to lecture, argue, or debate. In fact, a story, in most cases will be much more received then just spurting words at someone. I want to encourage you to share your story with someone. How has God changed your life? It is said that the story of Jesus Christ is the greatest story ever told. Well, the second greatest story ever told is YOURS! Go and tell it to someone today!
Ron Foster
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