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Along the Wall

 I just thought of an analogy that explains life from a biblical perspecitive. Christians are like people sitting on a high wall, borderline between Heaven and earth. Their goal is to tell others to ask for the help to get up on the wall. They need to get on the wall because we can see the other side. Once another person gets on the wall, they get a small glimpse of what is to come for them on the other side. They now know that they cannot possibly get off until they are brought to the Heaven side of the wall. But, while they are still on the wall they have two jobs: talk to others on the wall to get to know them, and get others on the earth side to join them on the wall.

As a person on the wall, we know how to get up (I mean, we did get up their so we have experience, do we not). We understand exactly who to go to and what to ask for. Yet, sometimes it is as if we are sitting on the wall telling people on the earth side that we know someone that has a ladder if they want to get up. Yet, they think that they do not want to go on the wall, though they cannot even possibly imagine the splendor that the Christians on the wall get a little glimpse of. They do not understand their need to get up onto the wall before they can see what is on the other side. 

I am sure this analogy has flaws, but it is one my brain created at church this morning as I was reminded of the importance of sharing the gospel with others no matter what they do to us. I was also reminded of a lesson I heard awhile back that all Christians should take the time to get to know each other no matter if they disagree on small or what may seem like big things. If we know what family (and I mean church family, so friends and acquaintances too) that will come with us to see Jesus later, why not take the time to get to know them now? 

If any of you all want me to explain my analogy again or try over because it does not make sense, or if you have any questions about what I have been presenting, please let me know. You can just post a comment down below with the way you want me to reach out to you and I can text, email, private message, etc. you to get to know your situation and how you feel better. I want to be here for you if you ever feel alone or need someone to help comfort you or be there for you. 

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