We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. In the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts we are told of how Peter told his story to a group of people different from himself. Cornelius was a Roman Centurion who had sent for Peter at the bidding of a messenger from God. When Peter arrived he found people eager and waiting to hear his story. He didn’t give a three point sermon or a detailed theology of Christ. He told them what he had witnessed as he walked with Christ and his resurrection. He simply told the story of his experience with Christ.
This photograph of a tree is part of my story. Even though I had driven past this tree for many years, I still remember the cold winter day when I first noticed its beauty. The tree isn’t in a park or a special place where people go to specifically to see the wonders of nature. It is just in a field along a heavily traveled road. I was struck by the beauty of the bare branches, their graceful lines and intricate patterns. This seeing, this noticing of the beauty of things all around me, was the beginning of my story of the impact of photography on my relationship with God. For a long time I just enjoyed the process of taking images and learning about my camera. I would share a few images with my family and friends. After a time, I developed a desire to do something with all the images and the stories that went with them. As a result I began this blog as a way to tell my story of how God has used photography to lead me to a deeper understanding of him. We all have stories. Those of us who are Christian have a story of how we witness God in our lives. It won’t be like Peter’s story; indeed it won’t be like anyone else’s story. But like Peter we are called to tell our story in whatever way God has given us. For me, right now, it with my camera and this blog. My blog is just one of many blogs on the Internet. It isn’t famous or spectacular and only has a handful of regular viewers, but still I know that it has impacted others. I encourage you to share your story in whatever way God has given you. There is someone who needs to hear the story that only you can tell. Prayer Lord God, Creator of Stories Thank you for the stories of you that we find in your Word and your world. Give us courage to share our stories so that others may learn of you. Our world so desperately needs to hear your story now. Amen
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