A little old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. Suddenly one contemporary painting caught her eye. "What on earth," she inquired of the artist standing nearby, "is that?" He smiled and said. "That, my dear lady, is supposed to be a mother and her child." "Well, then," snapped the little old lady, "why isn't it?" I've seen some of that "modern art", so I can relate. But it makes me stop and wonder: Does the same thing ever happen spiritually in my life? I'm "supposed" to be a Christian, a child of God, a person whose life is dedicated to serving God. Peter reminds me: "You ought to live holy and godly lives." (2 Peter 3:11) But is there anyone who looks at my life and says, "who on earth is he?" The picture my life presents to the world should more clearly reflect Christ.
About Me
- Tommy Bailey
- I am married to my best friend with three beautiful daughters. We spent 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and I am now a full time preacher.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
What Is That Supposed To Be
A little old lady was among a group looking at an art exhibition in a newly opened gallery. Suddenly one contemporary painting caught her eye. "What on earth," she inquired of the artist standing nearby, "is that?" He smiled and said. "That, my dear lady, is supposed to be a mother and her child." "Well, then," snapped the little old lady, "why isn't it?" I've seen some of that "modern art", so I can relate. But it makes me stop and wonder: Does the same thing ever happen spiritually in my life? I'm "supposed" to be a Christian, a child of God, a person whose life is dedicated to serving God. Peter reminds me: "You ought to live holy and godly lives." (2 Peter 3:11) But is there anyone who looks at my life and says, "who on earth is he?" The picture my life presents to the world should more clearly reflect Christ.
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