Do we?

A mosaic consists of thousands of little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some are gold. When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story none of these stones can tell by itself.
That is what our life in community is about. Each of us is like a little stone, but together we reveal the face of God to the world. Nobody can say: “I make God visible”. But others that see us together can say: “They make God visible”. Community is where humility and glory touch! Henri J.M. Nouwen
When the community of Christ followers, or Christians, are together, do you think we reveal the face of God? Do we show His love in how we get along? Do we display humility in how we treat each other, always putting others before ourselves? Do we show His love in how we serve others? How we welcome those who others cast out?
Maybe we tell a different story. Are we telling a story of arrogance? Do we put our own interests ahead of others? Are only certain people acceptable in our midst? Do we work out our differences or do we just part ways when it’s just too difficult to work through conflicts?
How do you think we rate in the eyes of our Creator, Jesus, who came to earth and gave his life so that we could live together, a forgiven people, redeemed from our former life of sin separated from God? Do we honor him in our awe and wonder of him and in our appreciation for all he has done?
These are questions I have. What do you think?

Lord, help us who belong to you, to live together in a way that honors you and shows our appreciation, our awe and wonder, and devotion to you. May others step back and look at us and see you!!

Love ya!!