During lunch yesterday, I saw a commercial. It started out with a man who appeared to be drowning in a swimming pool, shouting for someone to rescue him. It then panned out to show a high diving board, with a woman preparing for a dive. The amount of time that passed between her preparation, getting into position, dramatic dive filled with flips and spins, and finally landing without much splash to rescue him….was tense.
off their butts and help each other.”
Nope. It was a freakin’ Comcast commercial.
It said, “Incredible Savings. Everyday.”, etc…
Still, I think it was a creative illustration.
Both for their ad, and to make us think…if we’re willing.
We each have opportunities on a regular basis, to reveal God’s love to those around us. To speak True Hope. To act with mercy. To work towards justice. To offer unmerited forgiveness, expecting nothing in return. To live out humility. To proclaim the Kingdom of God that is already transforming lives all around us.
Before we’re forced to –
You should take a few minutes, and read this blog about a visit our FM Bishop just made to a fellow Bishop imprisoned in Rwanda.
words from wick 