How Deep?

"Who am I that you are mindful of me?" - Psalm 8:4

This is going to be an emotional story for me. I hope I can properly write down what my heart is dictating to me. Several things are prompting me to write. First of all, this verse you just read. I read it this morning in my daily reading. It asks a good question - Who are we that the God of the universe cares about us?

Secondly, I am also reading two other books along with the Bible right now. Both are nearing their end, but one struck a sympathetic note with me today, dealing with the subject of compassion as it relates to evangelism.

The author related a story about a college student coming up after the talk he had just delivered, asking him, "Could we talk?" And talk, they did. This is from the book:

"I realized that this wasn't just an intellectual puzzle to figure out, it was an emotional knot to untie."

I go back to when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus (picture above). I can picture that conversation whenever I am about to talk to someone about Jesus. Speaking in love. Asking questions. Telling the truth. It's a very intimate time.

I recently reached out to someone who was struggling. And there came a thankful response.

The timing of me reading this chapter along with this new person in need of encouragement agreeing to meet and all, is simply amazing. The Romans Road to Salvation is one thing but offering to walk along the road WITH THEM and to ENCOURAGE THEM as you walk down that road, is an entirely new ball game.

Again, who am I Lord, that you are mindful of me?

There is a bridge on that Romans Road. Its a short, narrow bridge that takes the traveler from death to life. We cannot cross the bridge without first acknowledging that it exists. And that it spans an immensely deep chasm. The bridge has a name written on it. "Jesus. King of kings, and Lord of lords."

The person we are walking with is uncertain about the bridge. Why? Because they can't yet see it or understand it. So, what do we do?

Your friend can see YOU. Your friend can hear YOUR voice and understand YOUR words. So, what's next? How can we tell our friend that they can trust the bridge and not fall?

Tell them how YOU crossed the bridge!

Tell them YOUR fears and doubts before YOU crossed it. Tell them what awaits them on the other side. It is YOUR healed heart that makes others want the same. Share. Trust. Love. Pray.

Sin separates. Love binds us together.

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34

How Deep The Father's Love - Fernando Ortega