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!
"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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