Hot To The Touch

Sitting on the deck in the hot sun the other day (rare for Ohio).

Took off my glasses. Put them on my chest and lay back in the chair. And basked.

A few moments passed.

Being a fair-skinned white boy, I felt it wise not to overplay my hand. I needed shade.

I grabbed for my glasses to put them back on by face.

OUCH! Man, were they hot!

You scientists reading this post could explain what happened with greater aplomb than I.

But I think it's quite simple:

The glasses absorbed the heat of the sun and became hot to the touch.

Do you absorb the heat of God's unconditional love to the point where you are "hot to the touch"? Other words, do people see God's grace and love through your life? I felt the sun's heat when I touched the glasses. Would I feel the love of Christ if I came in contact with your life? Would you feel the love of Christ if you came in contact with my life?

I certainly hope so.

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5.14-16

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I need your input to complete this post. Help me out.

HOW do you absorb the heat of God's love?

 

Comments

[Michael]

Love this one Scott! How do we absorb His heat? I wish there was an easy way to answer that, but I definitely pray I radiate that heat as Moses did.

I pray your conference is going well.

[Jim F.]

Good illustration and point.

[Scott Couchenour]

Thx Michael. Conference is going well. It is a bit difficult to answer but I think it's a question worth walking around with. Looking at Moses as an example is appropriate. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Jim for stopping by too.