Tonight after an awesome service at church, we went to Publix to pick up a few groceries. I saw an employee in the produce section and approached him. I asked him how his day was going and then invited him to church. I asked if he needed prayer and he said I could pray for his family and friends. I said I would and asked him the million dollar question. He said he knew he would go to heaven because he was raised in church and was a Christian. I made sure he had accepted Christ and then encouraged him a bit more in his faith.
Take a moment today and make sure you ask someone the big money question. Make sure they know for sure how to get to heaven and tell them about God's great love for them.
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11.11.2011
11.01.2011
.shockwave challenge - day 73
We went to lunch with YaYa and LaLa today before they left to go home. After we scarfed down our food at Zaxby's, I handed one of the employees an invitation card and she immediately said, "Praise the Lord, I guess you know where to find the heathens." She was making a joke and told me that she was a minister. I told her that I use the invitation cards as a way to open the door to ask a more important question and I made sure that she had accepted Christ as her Savior. You never know what someone means when they say, "I'm a minister." People have all kinds of definitions for various Christianese. That's why we don't ask people if they are "saved," "born again," "Christian," or "go to church." We ask them if they know for sure they will go to heaven and also clarify how they know if they tell us yes. Any answer other than, "Jesus is my Lord," or something similar warrants further preaching of the good news and explanation of the truth of salvation.
We spent some time talking with her and listened a lot to what she had to say. She believed there was a purpose for our meeting today and said she had a church, but would pass on the card to some of the people that she ministers to. I handed her a few more cards and our "road to salvation" tract to share with others as well. She was encouraged by our encounter and told us how thankful she was for our obedience to talk to her because she had been feeling alone on her new job, but knew God had a purpose and ministry for her there. She was fueled up for her next customer or co-worker.
If you've never shared the gospel with someone, why not today? My mom told me the other day that she shared the gospel with someone for the first time while she was here with Karis at the park on Sunday. She was so excited! I remember the feeling well because it never goes away. I'm excited every time I act in obedience to the great commission. If you're feeling some staleness in your relationship with God, perhaps it's because you've neglected the number one priority. Step out and talk to someone about Christ for the first time or second time or one-hundredth time and allow God to breathe some new life into you as you give life to others!
We spent some time talking with her and listened a lot to what she had to say. She believed there was a purpose for our meeting today and said she had a church, but would pass on the card to some of the people that she ministers to. I handed her a few more cards and our "road to salvation" tract to share with others as well. She was encouraged by our encounter and told us how thankful she was for our obedience to talk to her because she had been feeling alone on her new job, but knew God had a purpose and ministry for her there. She was fueled up for her next customer or co-worker.
If you've never shared the gospel with someone, why not today? My mom told me the other day that she shared the gospel with someone for the first time while she was here with Karis at the park on Sunday. She was so excited! I remember the feeling well because it never goes away. I'm excited every time I act in obedience to the great commission. If you're feeling some staleness in your relationship with God, perhaps it's because you've neglected the number one priority. Step out and talk to someone about Christ for the first time or second time or one-hundredth time and allow God to breathe some new life into you as you give life to others!
10.11.2011
.shockwave challenge - day 52
I was at work today when the UPS guy came by to deliver a package. I opened the door and signed for the box and after we made a little small talk, I asked him the million dollar question. I actually chased him down the sidewalk because at first I wasn't going to ask him. I almost chickened out, but then I thought about the prayers I've been praying that go a little something like this: "God, send people to me who need to hear the good news and be saved." I realized that this could be one of those people, so I didn't let the opportunity slip by without doing my part.
He said he knew he was going to heaven because he had a pure heart. After asking what made his heart pure, we got down to the only way to get to heaven - Jesus! He was a fellow believer after all, but I still recognize that I was obedient and know that God can trust me with sharing the gospel with those he brings across my path.
What about you? Can God trust you with sharing the message of His love and goodness through Jesus Christ to those He brings across your path? What did you do with those opportunities that presented themselves today? That's a good indicator of how trustworthy you are with His message. If you missed it today (like I almost did) then get back up and make a change for tomorrow. You'll never know the outcome unless you do.
He said he knew he was going to heaven because he had a pure heart. After asking what made his heart pure, we got down to the only way to get to heaven - Jesus! He was a fellow believer after all, but I still recognize that I was obedient and know that God can trust me with sharing the gospel with those he brings across my path.
What about you? Can God trust you with sharing the message of His love and goodness through Jesus Christ to those He brings across your path? What did you do with those opportunities that presented themselves today? That's a good indicator of how trustworthy you are with His message. If you missed it today (like I almost did) then get back up and make a change for tomorrow. You'll never know the outcome unless you do.
9.29.2011
.shockwave challenge - day 40
We had our AC go out last night so we called the company to send out a tech today. He assessed the situation and got us back up and running. Afterward, I asked him the million dollar question and he said he didn't go to church anywhere but he was a "die hard Christian" and reads his Bible everyday. I invited him to church and encouraged him to share with others.
Later, I went back to work and a roofer shows up to repair a leak we've had. After he was done, I asked him if he attended church and he told me where he went and that he was actually getting his doctorate in theology! We had quite the discussion about his thesis on Calvinism versus Arminianism - a much debated topic among denominations. I encouraged him that no matter what side of the fence he was on that it doesn't change the great commission. We have a responsibility to share the gospel with people wherever we go.
After I got home, YaYa wanted to take Karis to the park at the elementary school, so we went and played for a while. I saw a couple sitting on the bench so I approached them, invited them to church and asked them the million dollar question. They said they hoped so, but weren't sure. I shared the gospel with them and learned that they had already accepted Christ as their savior. I prayed with them further about her mom who needed healing for constant headaches and high blood pressure. I believe God will bring laborers across her path who are equipped to give life!
What about you? Who can you give life to today? We need all the harvest hands we can get out here in the fields!
Later, I went back to work and a roofer shows up to repair a leak we've had. After he was done, I asked him if he attended church and he told me where he went and that he was actually getting his doctorate in theology! We had quite the discussion about his thesis on Calvinism versus Arminianism - a much debated topic among denominations. I encouraged him that no matter what side of the fence he was on that it doesn't change the great commission. We have a responsibility to share the gospel with people wherever we go.
After I got home, YaYa wanted to take Karis to the park at the elementary school, so we went and played for a while. I saw a couple sitting on the bench so I approached them, invited them to church and asked them the million dollar question. They said they hoped so, but weren't sure. I shared the gospel with them and learned that they had already accepted Christ as their savior. I prayed with them further about her mom who needed healing for constant headaches and high blood pressure. I believe God will bring laborers across her path who are equipped to give life!
What about you? Who can you give life to today? We need all the harvest hands we can get out here in the fields!
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