“Mom, I think Tina could make a sermon illustration out of a booger.”
I saw the two of them giggling back in their pew as I delivered my sermon that morning. When service was over I cornered my friend and asked what she and her daughter found so humorous, since I obviously missed the joke.
She told me what her daughter said, and I couldn’t help but giggle myself.
Truth be told, I do believe we can find a spiritual implication and application in everything.
Isn’t that what Jesus did?
He wanted to make a point and the nearest thing at hand was a wineskin, or a woman’s sewing. As he walked the paths teaching a team of oxen, a fig tree, or an ear of corn became the vehicle to explain a truth.
Over and over Jesus called attention to the obvious and everyday things around him to point to the truth of God.
Look around you. What do you see? A leaf, a car, a baby? What do you hear? A siren, a bird song, a laugh?
Do you see God? He’s there. He wants to be seen. He wants to be shared.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:13-14a, NIV)
Oh, and just to relieve your wonderment: I’ve never preached about a booger!
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4 Comments
Love this!! Like you, I think we can find a spiritual application in just about anything…but I have to admit I’d never thought about this one!! Thanks for the laugh today.
You’re welcome! Sad thing is, I’ve tried to figure out a tasteful way to do it. I’m sure my 9yr old grandson would like it! 🙂 Blessings.
Tina, I don’t even now what to say about this one. Read Cyle’s post about turning anything into a teachable moment. You two need to put your heads together. Who knows what might happen 🙂
🙂 I’ll check out Cyle’s post. I like the way he thinks. I’m sure it would be creative. Blessings! T