“But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.” – 1 Corinthians 8:9
Thank you, Shaw Grigsby, for the inspiration for this week’s Woo Hoo It’s Wednesday!
When a fisherman heads out on the water, he knows that his boat creates a wake. That ripple, that wave, doesn’t just affect him, it affects every boat, dock, or swimmer nearby. A careless wake can tip a smaller vessel, cause damage, or even endanger lives. That’s why experienced fishermen often remind one another: “Watch your wake.”
The same is true in our Christian walk. We don’t live in isolation. The choices we make, the words we speak, and the way we conduct ourselves ripple out into the lives of others. Paul warns us in Scripture not to let our freedom in Christ become a stumbling block. In other words, our wake should never pull someone away from Jesus or slow down their journey of faith.
Each of us leaves behind a spiritual wake wherever we go. The question is: does our wake draw people closer to Christ, or does it make their path harder to navigate? Do our actions inspire, encourage, and build up or do they discourage, confuse, and wound?
Watching your wake means paying attention to your witness. It’s remembering that someone else’s faith journey might be fragile and easily swayed. It’s choosing kindness over criticism, humility over pride, and love over indifference.
Shine, Shine, Shine!