THE WORD WITH BRYAN JENNINGS

Brian Jennings is the founder of Walking On Water which he started in 1995 with the vision of using his surfing abilities to share his faith with young people. Here's a recent encouragement for us in His Word.

“"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
John 4:46-47,49-50

One of the most interesting jobs in my opinion is a sign thrower. I’ve watched these kids for years now do the most amazing tricks with their signs. I’ve seen them ride the sign like a horse, throw the sign in the air, catch it like a guitar and then start playing it. I’ve thought to myself many times, “I want to try that!” I admire these kids; they’re taking a job that’s not very respected in the eyes of the business world and are making the most of it. However, I’ve also noticed, the most talented sign throwers tend to draw more attention to themselves than to the message of the sign they are holding. I remember one individual in particular. He was so good that I would look forward to getting stuck in traffic so that I could watch him. After about 10 times of driving by I realized, “I don’t even know what this guy is trying to sell!?” I’ve also noticed sign holders who are clearly not happy with their job, and they’re embarrassed to be holding their sign in public.

What’s your sign? What is the message people get when they watch you? Are you the person who draws more attention to yourself than to God? Are people more excited about what you do rather than what God is doing through you? Are you someone who is embarrassed or ashamed? We need to draw people in through our gifts, love and talents but then be sure to direct them to the message of the cross and to the one who died for us because of his love - The King of kings and Lord of lords…Jesus!