I have witnessed Christ's love for us on many occasions and in many ways. I have witnessed at deaths door as well as my traditional fishing expeditions with my family and friends. When I plant my flower garden each year or when my children or grandchildren come and tell me of there hurts or troubles.
I look at myself as the church at least a part of it. The stories in the gospels, the promises of Christ, the truth of God the hope and truth it brings puts a joy in my heart.
My grandkids come to me sometimes to spend those peaceful times with me as we walk to the fishing hole or go on one of are woodlands adventures. My son's ask my advice on matters at work or there girl problems. The dos and don'ts. My friends as they go through there hardships and troubles.
I make it a habit not to preach but to teach in those moments....to consider as Jesus often said.
When those moments are repeated back to me at a Sunday dinner or in a quick text or phone call it lets me know the word of the Lord never returns void. I never leave it in the hands of the church, I am and we all are the church. So please let your light shine each and everyone. You don't have to be prompted this is who you are a child of God .