Sometimes All It Takes is a Push…
A man in China who was attempting suicide got a little help from an older local passerby who was apparently fed up with the young man’s antics and after giving the young man a handshake pushed him over the edge of the bridge.
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(Apparently not enough people have read the article above… the man pushed him to safety… unfortunately, it is never guaranteed that anyone actually reads the articles that I link so I cheapen this blog post by saying explicitly that which was made to be implicit. Another medium failure. The idea here was to suggest a parallel between what the Spirit of God does as He brings his salvation plan into fruition and full circle, moving us into a place of “apparent” death, dying to oneself, taking up one’s own cross, etc, and moving them into life through rescue. Just as the man received some “bumps” and “bruises” so do we as we make this transition in God’s sure hands. There were many other small and potent nuances but those would obviously be a far greater stretch to achieve.)
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I think we need more “pushers,” those that know what need to be done and who aren’t afraid to break through the man-made constructs and roadblocks that oftentimes aren’t hard to overcome but which stop us because of cultural influences or socio-historical precedents.
I think we need that push into death to help us understand life better, a push into the unknown and the uncomfortable so that we can understand the joy of finding the firm and solid ground, a push into the valley of the shadow of death so that we can know that our God is truly what He claims Himself to be.
I need to find more “pushers.”
[Image from Meso]
Interesting using what was probably not a serious suicide but turned into an attempted murder as the example of how we need people to push us in our lives is, I must say, a unique perspective (At least unique for me).
While I agree that cultural or societal pressures or roadblocks should not stand in the way of us doing what is right in the eyes of God, the ending of life is one I think the Creator reserves for Himself, no matter whether we think we know the right action. I understand your thoughts of pushing into death to understand life, but only from the aspect of spiritual life and death, a life with Christ as opposed to one with out Him. At least, that is where I think you were going, I could easily be wrong.
One last piece of advice: as you look for mire "pushers" in your life, do not stand too close to the bridge railing. Remember, in choosing pushers, you are relying on their judgment more than your own, make sure theirs aligns with God's, because there might not always be a safety net to save you from the death they seek for you.
perhaps you need to read the article. i've edited with a disclaimer now.
That's a kind of intense metaphor, but It kinda works. I know I need some pushes in my life. Before I was married, my parents did that. Now that I am married, my wife does it. It hurts sometimes, but it usually is a good thing they did. I would have to agree with Ancoti above that it matters who is doing the pushing! But if you do find someone who can push you in the right directions, even when you hate it, your life will be better for it. Iron sharpens iron, no?
I like it. and I volunteer to be the pusher, but I'd prefer not to get pushed…
What a good story, I wonder if the pusher thought he would make international news with his antics…
stephen be pushed as well! That's the whole time, you'll push others for you to be pushed back. We need it as per the article.
The image in the post depicts trying to help people NOT jump, but your post encourages pushing people… This is just a weirdly written post. Glorifying a murderer (the older man pushed the younger man off a bridge!)… The metaphor is a stretch, and though I understand what you are trying to get at, it doesn't work.
Hopefully, my comment gives you a push to do better and to strive for greatness on your blog. Don't settle for this mediocrity.
perhaps you didn't read the article. he pushed him to safety.
I've edited this post for clarity. thanks for that…
What I get for assuming. Sorry dude. Learned for next time.
all good. i've had that happen before. it's nothing new.
In other words, we all need to be pushed outside our comfort zones.
You should hang with me sometime. I'm certainly bound to make you uncomfortable.
That's scary
more than i can make you?
puaha.
n00bs
you n00b.
You're right that we need to be pushed to the unknown to know what's known. As they usually say if you haven't felt pain. how will we know God is a comforter. Blessed Post and witty!