Thank God it's Friday

On top of the fact it's Friday what an incredible day the Lord provided. God started opening up opportunities with my co-workers as early as 6 AM today! So I'm the first person in my group to get to work (about 5:40 AM) and by 6 AM people start dragging in through the office doors. I hadn't been at my desk for more than 20 minutes when a co-worker held up this morning's paper and asked, "What do you think about Moammar Gadhafi being killed and his body being paraded around on TV and online?" A simple question about opinion and morality, but for a believer in Jesus an opportunity to share the Lord with a non-believer!

I responded by telling her I didn't feel it was right to celebrate or glorify the murder of anyone. There is no doubt Gadhafi was a wicked man who did terrible things during his life, but as sinner I also recognize I am wicked and without a Savior no different. This quickly got her attention and I received a puzzling look. I then briefly shared as a believer in Jesus I know I am just as guilty as this dictator because sin whether it be murder, oppression of others, or even anger in the heart is all wicked in God's eyes. To make sure she understood an accurate picture of who God is I referenced Ezekiel 33:11 "Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live..." I then explained that no I don't believe the way our media and general society glorifies the murder of this man or of anyone because God does not take pleasure in the death of those who die without accepting Jesus as their Savior.

My co-worker kind of made a "huh" noise and walked back to her cube, which ended our conversation. I don't know what she thought of my answer, but I know God provided an opportunity to share about his love and desire for people to come to Him. A seed has been planted and I pray the Lord will cause it to grow.