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Fishing Where They are NOT! - Luke 7:34-48

"When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table." - Luke 7:36

It was said of Jesus that He was "a friend of tax collectors and sinners" (Luke 7:34). As Christians, we are to be unlike the world in our behavior, but squarely in it as He was. If I have only Christian friends, I may be fishing for souls "where they are not."

Being with nonbelievers is the first step in "fishing." Then comes love - a heart-kindness that sees beneath the surface of their off-hand remarks and listens for the deeper cry of the soul.

Such love is not a natural instinct. It comes solely from God. And so we pray: "Lord, when I am with nonbelievers today, may I become aware of the cheerless voice, the weary countenance, or the downcast eyes. May I listen to others, show your compassion, and speak your truth today." David Roper

QUESTION:

How do you feel would be a good way for you to find and speak to non-believers and help them find God for themselves?

Let us know in the comment section!

Fishing Where They are NOT! - Luke 7:34-48 "When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table." - Luke 7:36 It was said of Jesus that He was "a friend of tax collectors and sinners" (Luke 7:34). As Christians, we are to be unlike the world in our behavior, but squarely in it as He was. If I have only Christian friends, I may be fishing for souls "where they are not." Being with nonbelievers is the first step in "fishing." Then comes love - a heart-kindness that sees beneath the surface of their off-hand remarks and listens for the deeper cry of the soul. Such love is not a natural instinct. It comes solely from God. And so we pray: "Lord, when I am with nonbelievers today, may I become aware of the cheerless voice, the weary countenance, or the downcast eyes. May I listen to others, show your compassion, and speak your truth today." David Roper QUESTION: How do you feel would be a good way for you to find and speak to non-believers and help them find God for themselves? Let us know in the comment section!

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