”Preach
the Word; be prepared in season and out of season…”
(2 Timothy 4:2 NIV)
There were maybe between five and seven
mothers who lived with their children in the Christian family shelter that
spring. A group discussion about the Christian faith was an obligatory part of
the daily routine.
Then came the
weekend and most of the mother’s had a two day pass. There was only one mother
left. It occurred to me that perhaps she felt exposed as there would be no
other mother’s present during the group discussion. Therefore, I suggested to
her at lunch; ’in that you are the only one left we will cancel the discussion
for today’. She looked at me wide eyed; ’I see: Am I not important?’ With
remorse I assured her that of course she was important and that we’d make room
for the discussion. And the remarkable thing that occurred that day in the
group discussion was that, that young mother gave her life to God. She was
saved!
Sometimes perhaps
we are all too careful and afraid that we are forcing the Gospel on people. The reality is often instead that
others long to learn about our faith and to get to know the Jesus that we
believe in.
Prayer
Jesus, help me today to be willing to speak
about You and to live my life in order that others desire to learn to know You.
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