A few years ago, I went Los Angeles to do street ministry. I saw firsthand how presenting the Gospel can take on a new meaning. When talking to street people, it was not a good idea to go dressed in our Sunday best. To be effective, we had to first learn how to be approachable. We needed to know something about their language and something about their neighborhood.
Anything less would have seemed not real to them. They could spot an imposter a mile away.
The same thing is true in our neighborhoods. We have to know the neighborhood, the lanugage, the culture. Many times before you can go in and talk about Christ to someone, you have to build a relationship with them first.
God looks beyond the exterior and sees the interior. We see the hard surface, the foul language, the past mistakes...God sees a heart that is tenderizing, a soul that is yearning, a child that He loves.
It's not so much HOW you present it...it's that you DO present the Gospel!
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. (Mark 16:15)
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I just joined Thankful Thursday. The writings, and posts are inspirational. It's nice to acknowledge those things we are grateful for. I am thankful for the hearts of those that hold love for others.
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