I was talking with someone the other day and he asked if I still write books. I said yes, so far 35 published and I am working on my latest: a murder mystery book. List HERE.
He said, "what a waste of time. I should be doing something more productive; like travelling, or gardening or whatever else I like!"
This set me thinking. Why do I bother with writing books and keeping up this Blog? To be honest, I don't know!
When I wrote my first book, "VISIONS" I thought I had a Christian story to tell. It took me ages writing that book and when it was published I said to God, "I wrote the book, You make sure it goes in the right hands!"
Well, God only knows who has really benefited from that book; and the others that followed.
In the parable of the sower, (Luke 8:4-15), we learn that he scattered his seeds everywhere. Some seeds ended on the footpath, and others on rocky ground, and others among thorns and only a few on good ground. The seeds are of course the Word of God. It is meant for everyone.
If the Word of God was meant for just Christians we would dig a long
furrow and make sure that the seeds are planted one by one carefully in
the furrow and none are wasted. But Jesus does not say that in this parable. He spreads
the seeds far and wide and if people do not want to listen that is their
problem. Not ours.
I guess it's the same with my books. Some may well be used to prop up a short-legged table. At least they prove useful in that respect.
I gave that man a copy of my book. He said he'll get his wife to read it.
