I have thought a lot about the Internet Monk (Michael Spencer) since his passing on April 5. He had a profound impact on me. I am not alone in that experience as evidenced by the comments and remembrances on the internet. I never met nor spoke to Michael yet we shared a kinship. Our relationship was the product of a mutual citizenship in the Kingdom of God. But there was something that made our relationship unique beyond our common bond as Jesus followers. I had been unsuccessful in defining just what made my relationship with Michael different from others until I read an excerpt from a eulogy delivered at his memorial service. A quote from that eulogy answered my question.
‘Michael put into words my own struggles in ways I wish I could but couldn’t. I know I’m not alone in this. His was putting himself out there so that we can read and shout, Yes! Exactly! Someone understands!’
That is it! I cannot count all the times while listening or reading Michael words that I would shout, “Yes, yes!”
Thank you Michael. I will miss you greatly.