Fairy Tale

I thought ya'll would enjoy a comment that was left on a YouTube clip of one of my sermons:

Wow ... This is such a bright engaging speaker. It's too bad he's wasting his life away talking about a fairy tale.

I was so encouraged that, despite their disagreement, this unbelieving person recognized that I'm giving my life to proclaiming Jesus crucified and risen. And I appreciate their honest assessment based on their view of the world and Christianity. Faith in Christ is either a total waste, or it is the only saving truth in this world. There is no in-between. So, yes, one of us is wasting our life. I don't think I am. I know that Jesus is no fairy tale. I hope you come to see that one day.

Comments (6)

Amen. A comment that would normally discourage, God has used to encourage and uplift you and those who will read about it here.

Posted by wendwa | February 28, 2008 7:33 PM

Wow, good on you Josh, for taking it all in God's grace- it shows your spiritual maturity and the intimacy of your walk with Christ in that you can respond to criticism like that :) Your books have been a great source of inspiration and wisdom to me too, thankyou.

Posted by Jemma | March 1, 2008 9:32 PM

I know that Jesus is no fairy tale.

Amen! I like your perspective on their criticism.

Posted by BrittLeigh | March 2, 2008 10:53 PM

That was a pretty bold statement for them to make. You're reaction was great.

By the way, I podcast your sermons and have really enjoyed your series in Jeremiah.

Posted by Daniel Darling | March 3, 2008 12:02 PM

Im curious why you didnt post this as a reply to his comment, instead of blogging about it. Clearly the last line was directed at him. Id be suprised if he ever makes it to this website, but if you left him a reply to his comment, he would be notified of it via email.

Posted by jerry | March 3, 2008 9:01 PM

Jerry,

That's a great idea. I didn't think of that. Actually a friend of mine started a conversation with the person who posted it and is seeking to share the gospel with him. So please pray that he'll be open. Thanks,

Joshua

Posted by Joshua Harris | March 3, 2008 9:39 PM

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