I have a Facebook group for my business in which there are more than 200 members. On a regular basis, I would say that less than half of those members actually interact in the group and order products from my business. It is the minority of members in my group that shares my love for the product. Therefore, what are the majority of members doing? They are watching.
In the last week, I have seen some who I did not even realize were members of the group place orders, interact, and even ask about the job opportunity. From where did they come? The truth of the matter is that they were always there; they were just sitting in the shadows. They were always watching. Then one day, something clicked and caused them to want to know more, to make a purchase, and to get involved.
Our Christian lives are exactly the same. Someone is always watching us. It might be a child, a relative, a friend, a co-worker, or even a stranger. These people are lurking in the shadows, watching to see if our walk matches our talk. They are watching to see how we react to different situations. They are watching to see if we will quit.
You may say that you do not want people to watch you, but you do not have a choice. They are going to watch you. Will you give them something worth watching? You claim to be a Christian, but if you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? If someone were looking for Jesus, would he be able to find Him by watching you?
These are very convicting yet important questions. There are people watching us whose spiritual lives depend upon what they see when they watch us. Who knows how long they will watch before making a decision to get saved, to attend church, or to get involved in the work. They may never do it if we are not faithful.
Sometimes in business and in our Christian lives, we get bored or tired. We sometimes wonder if it is worth it, and we even consider giving up. However, when someone who has been waiting in the shadows steps up and takes action, we have joy unspeakable! All of a sudden, we have new life and energy to keep pressing on for Christ! We are not on an island alone; someone is watching.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works:… – Titus 2:7
by Crystal Collingsworth
