7 CHARACTERISTICS IN REACHING THE LOST FOR JESUS
- Compassion
- Faith
- Action
- Persistence
- Creativity
- Cooperation
- Sacrifice
This week in CG meeting, we've been reminded about the story in the Bible of 4 friends, who worked together to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus.
Their friendship lived out these 7 characteristics that ultimately led to the paralytic's miracle healing. Moved with compassion & faith for their friend, they went the distance, carrying him on his bed through the crowd, & against all odds, brought him before Jesus - Jesus, who was moved by THEIR FAITH (4 friend's), healed the paralytic.
[Remember Carey the paralytic???]
& at the end of the meeting, for all who were present, we know that deep in our hearts, there is that extra bit that can be done on our part, to bring the unchurched friends around us to the saving knowledge of Jesus.
& if it takes 5 more extra minutes of prayer everyday to show God we're serious about revival - we'll do just that! If it means a little less time to watch television so we can study more & shine for God in our studies - we'll do just that! If it means less time on computer games so that we can study & meditate more on the bible - we'll do just that! If it means not talking back and being loving, so our parents might see that God has changed us - we'll do just that!
If it means that someone needs to share the love of Christ with a friend of mine who has not known Jesus, is lost in life, without a purpose, outcast by everyone around him/her, in need for a spiritual void to be filled - Jesus, let it be me. I'll do just that!
Therefore, may it be the heart's cry for every one of us Worldshakers - "God, if it's gonna be, it's gonna be me!"
[Worship/ministering song: Take all of me]
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