Just
Point and Click
I did not come with eloquence or human
wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
1 Corinthians 2:1
Nancy was an amateur photographer.
Nature was her medium, butterflies and hummingbirds her forte’. She
loved capturing images for posterity, and over the years she had
taken some pretty awesome pictures. So many in fact, that she could
publish a book, showcasing some of her more dramatic shots.
One picture in particular always caught
the eye of those who looked through her extensive portfolio. The
bright orange center of each tiny violet bloom contrasted vividly
against the deep green leaves of a beautiful butterfly bush. Framed
in the center of the picture was a hummingbird moth, collecting
nectar from each flower. The tiny moth’s wings beat a thousand
times a second as it hovered over the plant. That a moth could so
closely resemble a bird was astounding! Its luminescent bronze wings
and feathery-looking fan tail were so intricate in detail. The
similarities between its namesakes were remarkable. The fact that
Nancy had captured its fragile beauty was even more impressive.
When asked how she managed to capture
such wonderful images, Nancy replied, “Honestly? I just point and
click. The more I adjust the settings and set up for the ‘perfect
photo’, the worse it turns out. Every print you see was a point and
click picture.”
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Nancy’s approach to photography is a
wonderful example of how God wants us to share the gospel, with
simple and understandable words, leaving the conviction and
revelation to Him. He has good reason.
There is nothing more confusing and
frustrating than when someone uses eloquent speech in an effort to
display their extensive vocabulary or their grasp of the situation,
when simple words would do.
Paul reminded the Church at Corinth
that he had not used eloquent speech to woo them. He’d spoken to
them about Jesus in simple, understandable terms. And if anyone could
have wooed them with eloquence, it was Paul. But he was wise enough
to understand that wordy speeches fail to present the true nature of
salvation through Jesus Christ.
So the next time you share the gospel,
why not give the ‘just point and click’ method a try.
Prayer
“Holy Spirit, help me
keep it simple as I share about Jesus. Amen.”
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