but you're too terrified to be of any help
be afraid, be very afraid. But do it anyway A sermon on Moses' call On my office door, I have a print of the Caravaggio painting, “The Calling of Saint Matthew.” It’s there as a bit of a wink . I encourage you to take a look at it sometime. Caravaggio was a true master . His paintings are famous for their realism . As well as their ability to capture a moment filled with action. The Calling of Saint Matthew depicts such a scene, too. In the painting, Matthew is in a dusky room, bent over a table full of coins with a coterie of Italian dandies . Into this scene steps Jesus . And it’s impossible to tell if the light that’s bursting in around him comes from the open doorway, or Jesus himself . This divine intrusion startles a few of Matthew’s associates out of their business, but not Matthew. No, Matthew’s too busy counting his money. At that very moment, while Matthew is still unaware, Jesus thrusts his hand forward. Motioning that he’s come for the very one who’s to...