Eamon de Varla was a dominant political figure in twentieth century Ireland. Among other achievements, he served as the president of the Republic of Ireland.
Legend has it that he was once arrested in the town of Ennis during the middle of a political speech. He was set free one year later—and immediately returned to the spot where he was arrested. He began to speak again, “As I was saying when I was interrupted—.”
I appreciate the symbolism of courage in that humorous story. God repeatedly tells his people in scripture to “be strong and courageous.” Perhaps, we Christians need to pick up more conversations where we were interrupted.
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