Have you heard that all energy on earth comes from the sun? This is true even after the sun sets, with stored energy from the sun available in food, and hydroelectric power, and many other forms. Do you know that you get your spiritual energy from the Son? It is fairly obvious that sun energy is available at night. Are you as aware that the spiritual energy that sustains you comes from me, even when you go through a dark night of your soul?

What do you think of as worship? Does it only involve music? My own description of worship was that it should be done in spirit and in truth. Do you find that this statement raises as many questions as it answers? Did I ever command my disciples to worship me? What I did was to invite them to follow me. This would involve activities that you don’t normally think of as worship, such as healing the sick, providing for the poor, and declaring the good news of redemption to those who are lost in darkness. Do you understand that imitation is the most sincere compliment?

Would you say that your faith is what you believe? Would it be a more accurate statement to say that your faith is what you live? Believing is easy in comparison. You know that I accept you and your name is in the Book of Life on the basis of your beliefs. With that issue settled, how should you then live? Your words can give testimony to your beliefs, but your life is a testimony that speaks louder than words. What does yours say? If your testimony consisted visible actions apart from doctrinal professions or church practices, what would it say about your life?

Have you ever faced rejection? Everyone does at some time. Did you feel you were rejected by everyone? Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that you were rejected by those whose attention you desired? Have you noticed that you are attracted to those above you, and attractive to those below you? So rejection is seldom universal, but you feel it most strongly from a select group. Rejection is painful, but part of the problem may be that you are being too selective. I said that when you showed kindness unto the least of these you had done it unto me. This works for friendship too.