Most
surveys of Christians point to an individual (sometimes two or three but
generally one) who had the most influence upon their coming to know Jesus. And
that person is very often a friend or family member. An unbelieving person can
come to know our Lord through the observation of a Christian in their
day-to-day activity that exalts and demonstrates their love for Jesus.
I am
not referring to preaching. In fact, that is probably a turn off for most
people. Rather, I am pointing to a way of life that quietly and assuredly
broadcasts our connection to Jesus Christ. It is the simple things that exude
from our life that draw attention to our Savior. Think of the fruit of the
Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control [Galatians 5:22]… These attributes, injected into
daily life, speak so loudly for Christ they can hardly be unnoticed… Many times
a hard and cold heart melts before the honest warmth of a Christ-centered
fellow traveler on this earth.
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Pastor Gary Stone
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