Greetings Dear Reader,
In explaining why we no longer see Hobbits, Tolkien provides
that they are good at hiding in the first place. It is also noted that they are stealthy and
light on their feet when they wish to be and that humans would hardly notice
them anyway. It is even implied that
they may be hidden from us.
Much of the unexpected goodness of Hobbits comes from hidden
character and courage that even they may not realize they possess until the
moment. They do not hide that they are
good but they also possess a quiet humility that causes them to be
unnoticed. In the moment, though, they
shine.
We are to be both hidden and visible all at once. I do not wish fame as a writer. I wish to be loyal to my gifts and the One who
gave them to me. I would prefer to make
a difference quietly and steadily from the efforts I put forth in faith. I do want to stand in front or lead. I want to quietly do my part in encouraging
others along the way.
We are to be visible because of our kindness, goodness, and
generosity. Even those, though, should
hide us or help us fade and make Christ visible. If I constantly work at decreasing my visibility
and increasing his, then I can be hidden in the right way. I can obtain that place of loving invisibly
that places Jesus at the front and allows me to follow.
If I hide in the right ways and none of the wrong ones, I
can encourage and aid fellow travelers.
I can also find more richness in the journey. I can enjoy the simple pleasure derived from
being good to others and watching them see Christ in what I do. In developing that habit is great joy Dear Reader.
I am not there yet. I
have many things to shed before my feet are light enough not to tread on toes
and sometimes hinder others. I do,
however, intend to keep moving in that direction. You are always welcome with me. Together we can help each other disappear
until only Christ is seen and perhaps occasionally our Cheshire smile is there
to remind others of our love for them.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every
writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a
homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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