Reaching out to people with the love of Jesus is a challenge for every Christian, but it is a part of the our mission and we must be active. God calls us his ambassadors, his co-workers and he even empowers us by his spirit to witness. The message is clear, he expects us to speak up and live out the gospel in our daily lives!
As we go go about our daily business, I believe that God wants us to keep our eyes and ears open to the people around us. After all, he has placed us in the middle of them for a reason. As we work and walk with people, their needs (spiritually, physically, emotionally, practically) become evident to us. Many people will welcome your concern, your help or support, a listening ear or some advice, maybe just a hand of friendship. The challenge to us all as we live our busy lives is are we willing to give or sacrifice our time, talents and maybe even our money and get involved?
As we reach out to others just be yourself! Offer your skills, your talents, your experiences in life and even your interests to connect. If you do not have the ability to help some one, maybe a Christian friend you know does and is willing to help. A thought: Maybe if as Christians we got our act together a little more and worked together, we could have a greater impact in our world. Think about it!
Keep it simple and practical: A man bought a new TV and some of his neighbors were helping him install the antenna on the roof. They weren't making much headway until a new guy showed up with a big fancy toolbox and finished the job. As they stood around congratulating themselves, they asked the new neighbor what he made with such elaborate tools. Grinning, he replied, "Friends, mostly!"
He just used what he had to make friends - easy really. What do you have in the toolbox of you life? Skills, possessions, talents, experiences etc. Are you willing to use them to make genuine connections with others in your life?
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