The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
The way to win someone over to anything is to not bark commands at them unless of course you are in military training, but it is to develop a relationship and show love and respect. Screaming to someone “you are going to Hell” isn’t going to win friends or a convert.
Can you imagine if Jesus would have been like that? Saying something like “Hey stupid fool, stop doing that” but he never did that. He was patient, loving, and kind. He hung out with sinners not just his Holy huddle.
Who do you need to reach out today to encourage, share hope, or just a good dose of Christian love? It could even be a simple smile to a stranger or paying for the person who is behind you at the drive through. Go out and be salt and light!
PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me never return evil for evil but show love even when I am rejected or people are unloving. Show me someone who needs a good hug or word from you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Becky: When I was away from the LORD, I disliked hearing people coming on as if they jerked another person up by the coat collars and told them they were going to hell. I had to overcome that perception of evangelizing. Thank you for your work here on your blog.
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