There is this man. A young man. He has walked the streets a
thousand times, without anybody ever noticing him. He keeps his head down when
he walks. He speaks when spoken to. He can’t bring himself to make eye contact
through his thick bottle neck glasses he nervously adjusts, when you toast him.
This young man is different and quirky. This man humbles me; he literally melts
my heart. He makes my soul freeze in silence; I start to see our society and
then I start to see our God.
I can sadly understand why people treat this man like he is
invisible. He is not the pretty boy. He is not going to wow you with swagger.
He is what our world describes as painfully shy and noticeably odd. He has
probably gotten overlooked countless times in his life, simply because the
jock-ess guy bullshitted their way pass him by using their angelic looks and
charm (the only tools they know how to use because they lack any real depth or
resourcefulness).
This man is so gentle and smart. If you engage in
conversation with him, you’ll quickly learn how immensely bright and well
educated he is; he completely surprises you.
I think we look past people too often in this world. I think
we get caught up in the pretty instead of the real. Notice the soul in the
corner. Notice the soul that wants to use their voice, but has a hard time
finding somebody to listen.
Charm is great, and when used appropriately, it can be very
effective. But remember, pretty fades, charm gets old, and shallowness gets
ugly.
God has used this man in a very unique way. I’m sure all the
people that once were shamelessly poking fun at him, misunderstanding him, or
completely ignoring him are now dumb founded by his success.
Don’t pass through life not noticing the beauty hiding in
unassuming disguises. God can use anybody…no matter what the package,
background, experience, or circumstances look like.
Our society may see exterior, but our God sees the heart of
man.
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