My nephew is a source of inspiration for me.  It seems that he has  been the starting point on a great deal of my writing.  I just love the  little guy...and I've learned a lot from him.

Take for instance the time he was over out our house, just a short  time ago.  It was late in the evening, the sun had already set and it  was beginning to get dark outside.  CJ decided that he wanted to toss  the football with me, so we went out into the front yard and prepared  to play.  CJ bounded out towards the road and I stayed near the house. 

Almost immediately upon arriving at his place, a rather large dog from across the street began to bark loudly.  Quickly CJ ran towards me.

"Uncle Jimmy, " he said.  "Maybe you and I should switch places."

"Why?" I asked with a smile on my face.

"Well," he kind of stammered.  "I don't want to hit the house with the football, so I thought I would stay here and you could go out there at the road."

Of course, I could see right through him.   I knew that he was  scared of the dog, and that's why he wanted to switch places.  So,  being the kind, considerate person I am...

I asked him, "Are you sure you aren't scared of the dog?" ;-)

CJ came clean with me and admitted that he was scared of the  dog and him not wanting to hit the house was more of a secondary  reason to switch places, kind of a by-product or benefit of the switch.

Again, I learned something from him.  I learned that, as  Christians, people ought to be able to see right through us, just like I  saw through him.  Oh, not through a lie or deceit, but they should be able to see the same person throughout the week as they would on Sunday morning at church.  Someone once said, "Hypocrites are people who aren't themselves on Sunday."  There's a lot of truth in that statement.

You see, our lives should simply be an open book for others to read, our words and actions merely paragraphs and chapters in the continuing story that points others towards Christ.  

We often sing "I Love To Tell The Story."  Want to know the  greatest single way to tell the story of "Jesus and His Love"?  Live it.   Let it be revealed in your words and your speech.  Let people see it in  your compassion and concern.  Let is shine forth as a light in your  smile.  Take the time to help those in need.  Lend a helping hand, offer a shoulder to cry on, give an encouraging word to someone in  need of a cup of cheer.  

And people will notice.  People will see.  People will be drawn to  it...and ultimately they will be drawn to Jesus.

What do your words reveal?  What about your actions?  What's in  your "book"?

Do others see Jesus in you?

Why not write a chapter about Him today?

Have a "Wonderful DAY in Christ,"
Jimmy D. Brown
\o/ Praise Jesus!