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The novelist passed away in
"While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us - and entertained us all while doing so - his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," his family said.
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"A Great Story Teller"
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Romans 10:13-15
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (ESV)
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about being a storyteller?
While Michael Crichton was very successful at telling fictional stories, we are called to be about the Father's business of telling His Story. As followers of Christ we should all be known for being a God's Story storyteller. Today's verse talks about being "sent." Jesus himself, just before ascending into heaven, looked at his followers and gave them a great commission, "Go!" (Matthew 28:19)
That same commission is our commission today. We must go into the world and tell His Story! It doesn't mean we have to leave where we are and travel to a foreign land. It simply means that each and every day, as we are going through life, we can tell God's Story. And we have his promise that he is with us every step of the way! (Matthew 28:20)
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
Today's scripture reminds us that in order for someone to call on the name of the Lord to be saved, God's Story must be told. God's Story is obviously told through His Word, the Bible. In order for us to be ready to share His Story, we must know His Story. Spend some time this weekend reading God's Story.
God's Story is also told through our story. Spend some time this weekend looking at your own story and how God has been at work in your life. Can you see God's Story coming to life through your own story?
Think about how you first heard God's Story? Who told you? Maybe it has been several people over a period of time. Get in touch with them this weekend and say "Thank You." (And be sure to tell them they have beautiful feet, too!)
How can we connect today's story, God's Story, and our story to others?
Is there someone in your life you don't know very well that needs to hear God's Story. Take a first step by finding a way to get to know that person. Even if it's a simple hello in the hallway at school. Talk to God about that person, and ask Him to help you find a way to connect to their story.
Is there someone in your life you've known for a while who needs to hear God's Story. They can't connect, they can't believe, if they have not heard. And they can't hear unless someone tells them.
Is there a friend you've been sharing God's Story with for a while now? Have you been listening for open doors in the conversation to share God's Story. Look for ways this weekend to connect even more.
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