I was just driving down the road, minding my own business, when I saw “it”. “It” was a 4-5 inch spider casually crossing the road. I went on about my business–it went on about its business.
Why did I notice it? Why am I writing about a spider on the road? I noticed it because it was unusual and out of the ordinary. I don’t see spiders crossing the road every day.
I see a life lesson. People notice the unusual. As long as God’s people look pretty much like others around us, we will not often be noticed. As long as our lives pretty much mirror the lives of those around us–why would anyone notice or care?
Look for opportunities today. What could you do that would be out of the ordinary? What opportunity will God present for you to demonstrate Christ’s present in your life by reacting differently than others do? What will I do that is counter-cultural. “In the world, but not of the world.” “Let your lights so shine….”
Beware: Christian crossing!