Bethlehem Blessing

When people are unfriendly or hostile at times it does not seem smart to issue good tidings to them, or to try and share Bible verses with them.

I know that, as Christians, it is often good to offer understanding or sympathy with a Bible verse quote, but if someone has acted in a way that makes it seem as if they think they know it all and are too proud, caution might be okay.

I have even offered advice to someone who acted like they accepted it, and later they told me they just don’t believe in God. This happened right after Jesus answered the prayers that the person and I prayed. I guess they didn’t want to see that the Lord stepped in and helped

I was disappointed. I had thought this situation would make believers out of them. But no. It didn’t.

Most recently, someone who obviously needs some help is so hostile at times that I am afraid to offer any assistance. This individual acts as if they are God themselves, so I will not touch the game they are playing, or even enter the court on which it is played.

I do not like to give up on people, but when it is a matter of either them or you, I think the person’s cause to consider is your own.

Matthew 7:6 reads, “Do not give what is holy to dogs–they will only turn and attack you. Do not throw your pearls in front of pigs–they will only trample them underfoot.” GNT

It seems that we must know when to protect ourselves so we can move forward, do good things, and enjoy people who at least feel there is always something to learn. I feel that way. I am a lifelong learner. I miss the days when I was in school, dipping into one bundle of information after another.

On the campus where I enjoyed school at its best, there were Canada geese. Whenever I see them, I think of how much fun it is to learn new things.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown