“One of the greatest tributes ever paid to Jesus was intended as a smear. He was called a friend of publicans and sinners—a friend. Before we try to feed the crowds surrounding us, we must first ask if any of them are my friends. Do we love them? Do our hearts ache when we see the crowds, or do we mostly feel impatient?
All that’s required is to bring the little bit we have—not the radiant, mature personality we do not yet possess, not the human capacity to fill every need. He simply asks us to offer what we have right now, to start where we are.”
–Gordon Cosby, Seized by the Power of a Great Affection, p. 60
So glad to “hear” Gordon’s voice this week!