Hi friends,
An ordinary moment from the grocery store deeply moved me.
A lot of people wear the cross as a fashion statement or as a political tool.
But this woman wore it as a daily reminder of her vows to serve and to love others.
I hope this video will encourage you to see God in everyday encounters.
Have you met someone whose sincere faith inspired you? Reply and share your story.
ASK:
- Think about your daily routines. What would change if you approached one of them the way Edna serves God as a cashier? What might make it hard to practice the way of the cross in that situation?
- When have you seen someone embody the meaning of the cross in a humble, unexpected way? What made their faith feel authentic to you?
DISCUSS: Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- What did the cross and crucifixion signify in the ancient world? What has this symbol come to mean today?
- Paul says “the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved” (v.18). Why is the cross foolish to the world? How does Edna’s life demonstrate this upside-down wisdom?
- Paul says God chose “what is foolish…what is weak…what is insignificant and despised” to shame the wise. How does this change the way you think about status, success, and significance?
- Jesus told his closest friends they were to “take up your cross daily.” What does "daily’ mean to you?
DO:
- Who in your life needs to experience God’s love through your care for them? Pray for each other’s friends by name.
- What would it look like to imitate Edna’s example in an ordinary task this week?
- Check in with each other midweek via text. Ask: “Have you paused, prayed, and slowed down to serve someone?”