I know that most of you have heard the old adage, "You catch more flies with honey, then you do with vinegar". The idea that sweetness wins out over sour all the time. Let me tell a little story about another way to look at this adage. A while back while fishing, an 8 year old boy come by and as I was reeling in he looked at the worm on my hook and said, "Mister, your not gonna catch much with an old beat up worm like that one." He then proceeded to tell me how his dad taught him how important it is to "Present" your bait properly. In other words there is a right and wrong way to hook a worm or minnow and a right and wrong way to tie on a lure. Of course he was right!
In much the same way this is an important issue when it comes to our Faith. More importantly , "How we share our Faith". When talking to your friends who do not know Christ or who do not go to Church, how do you present Him or your Church to others? Are you making both look appealing? Are you living a life that looks appealing to them as well? How are you presenting your bait? Boy, it really is true that there are many lessons we can learn from children. And on a side note, after taking his advice, I caught more fish! Love ya' All, Pastor Rick Happy Fishin"
