In the presence of greatness

The following is my journal entry from 2/8/07:


Psalm 19

Your creation speaks the fame of your name . . . it paints your renown all through the skies.
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Today I am in Ann Arbor, waiting to hear Rob bell speak. Fred and I were shopping. I was looking at some sweaters, fred was looking at $40 t-shirts. And I looked up and in a moment I thought I saw rob bell standing in the same store. I did a double take, it was a huge rush. I mean he was the reason we drove 2 hours, and his teaching has been so influential for both of us. And as far as the christian community goes, he is a celebrity. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk to him one on one. So we went up and started to talk to him. I was blown away at how personable Rob was. It was like we were talking to a friend we hadn't seen in years. The meeting was brief but unforgettable.

As I was processing this encounter , walking around the University of Michigan campus, I thought no one else on these streets has any idea, that ROB BELL was just in that shop, and now walking around among them . . . and he's famous! I just wanted to yell and start a commotion to let everyone know that they were in the presence of someone who is doing amazing things . . . they were in the presence of greatness.

And as I think about it, it is very much the same with you Lord, You are famous, (your creation speaks the fame of your name) And as I look around so many people are unaware of your presence or your fame, I want them to see you, I want them to be able to talk to you and realize how personable you are . . . I want them to have an unforgettable relationship with you.