Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan Anybody, and Joe Nobody were
neighbors, but they were not like you and me. All four belonged to the same
church, but not sure we’d enjoy worshipping with them.
EVERYBODY went fishing on Sunday or stayed home to visit with friends.
ANYBODY wanted to worship but was afraid SOMEBODY wouldn’t speak to him. So
guess who went to church – NOBODY.
Really, NOBODY was the only decent one of the four. NOBODY read the Bible.
NOBODY listened to the sermon. NOBODY gave money to missions. NOBODY worked
on the church building.
Once they needed a Sunday school teacher. EVERYBODY thought ANYBODY could do
it, and ANYBODY thought SOMEBODY would do it. And you know who did it?
That’s exactly right – NOBODY!
It happened that a fifth neighbor (an unbeliever) moved into the area.
EVERYBODY thought SOMEBODY should try to witness to him about Jesus. ANYBODY
could have made an effort. You probably know who finally shared the Gospel:
NOBODY!
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Dr Bob Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
“Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!”