preach as you walk

[paulnoel]

One day St Francis of Assisi summoned a young novice and said, "Let us take a walk into town and preach to the people."
So they set off, talking about the wonders of God as they walked along. after some time they arrived back at the monastery gates, and prepared to go inside. The novice stopped and said, "But Father, we forgot to preach!" Laying his hands on the young man's shoulder, St Francis replied, "Son bits of our conversation may have been heard. Our faces, our demeanour must surley have been observed. In this way we have been preaching ever since we left the monastry. Son it is no use walking to preach if we do not preach as we walk."

Actions speak louder than words, and usually it is the things that we do and the way that we do them that shows others what we are and what we believe.​

 

[angelwind]

So true...the Cross being the supreme example.

 

[rosemoss]

One day St Francis of Assisi summoned a young novice and said, "Let us take a walk into town and preach to the people."
So they set off, talking about the wonders of God as they walked along. after some time they arrived back at the monastery gates, and prepared to go inside. The novice stopped and said, "But Father, we forgot to preach!" Laying his hands on the young man's shoulder, St Francis replied, "Son bits of our conversation may have been heard. Our faces, our demeanour must surley have been observed. In this way we have been preaching ever since we left the monastry. Son it is no use walking to preach if we do not preach as we walk."

Actions speak louder than words, and usually it is the things that we do and the way that we do them that shows others what we are and what we believe.​

Excellent story and excellent advise.

 

[JPPT1974]

Indeed excellent words of wisdom!

 

[nickienoo]

very nice. iv heard that a few times but every time its better

 

[bananas07]

that was great, i loved it.

 

[lovinChrist4ever]

I love those words of wisdom and it is so true ... the phrase "preach the gospel" literally means to live the life ....

 

[LadyLuck]

Awesome story and so true.

 

[kuntrygurl_26]

that is awesome!! I can really relate to that. my bf just got the holy ghost and his family isnt saved...every sunday he goes home and tells his mom what the preacher preached about and she just shruggs him off and ive been trying to tell him not to give up because she may not act like she cares but she does still hear him and she is thinking about what he is saying to her. People watch us every day and sometimes we arent aware of that, that is why we always need to stay in touch with God and ask him what HE wants us to do day by day. There are so many people out there that "preach" and are not in touch with God. I believe God calls people to preach but sometimes i also believe that some people call themselves and there is a big difference!

 

[angelwind]

that is awesome!! I can really relate to that. my bf just got the holy ghost and his family isnt saved...every sunday he goes home and tells his mom what the preacher preached about and she just shruggs him off and ive been trying to tell him not to give up because she may not act like she cares but she does still hear him and she is thinking about what he is saying to her. People watch us every day and sometimes we arent aware of that, that is why we always need to stay in touch with God and ask him what HE wants us to do day by day. There are so many people out there that "preach" and are not in touch with God. I believe God calls people to preach but sometimes i also believe that some people call themselves and there is a big difference!

but you shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 1:8

 

[kuntrygurl_26]

angelwind,

Ya know I have read acts and never really studied that verse. Thanx alot

 

[angelwind]

angelwind,

Ya know I have read acts and never really studied that verse. Thanx alot

I have been listening to teaching on the Holy Spirit...again...and I am seeking the Lord for a fresh filling...just like the early church had...they had many fillings once the Spirit was poured out "upon" them.

 

[JPPT1974]

Actions indeed speak louder than words but we should do them in the Lord's way!

 

[kuntrygurl_26]

Getting the holy ghost can definatly give you that fresh feeling. Dont give up keep on seeking, God is listening!

 

[angelwind]

Getting the holy ghost can definatly give you that fresh feeling. Dont give up keep on seeking, God is listening!

Thank you, I think I needed to hear this today.