We should preach as if we're serving and serve as if we're preaching (preach as in witness, not from a pulpit). We preach as if we're serving when we use words that carry people's hearts to Jesus rather than just correcting their mistaken beliefs. We preach as if we're serving when we refuse to steer the conversation in a direction that satisfies our own agenda. We preach as if we're serving when we ask more questions than we give answers. We preach as if we're serving when, after someone asks us what we're about, we talk about Jesus in a way that is real and matches their level of receptivity. We preach as if we're serving when our hearts' intention is for the other person to experience Jesus' love and reality, not just our beliefs.
He also says on p. 45, "If being Christian meant we were the most REAL people on earth rather than the most religious, evangelism as a program would disappear forever. Why? Simply because the people Jesus misses most (a.k.a. Lost)would be exposed to his message through the very natural means of friendship, kindness, concern, and listening ears."
P. 46, "Simply put, people aren't shopping for religion; they're looking for something that's real. Jesus is at the center of reality and has commmissioned us to invite others into his reality by living it and loving them."
p. 47, "Jesus is famous for walking on water, but most of the time he took a boat."
So... what is the "Gospel according to you"? Do people see Jesus through your/my actions? Do they see him through our normal, everyday actions - not our "religious selves"?
I've been praying that I could find some kind of ministry I could do myself - not as a part of my church. Something no one even knows about. I'm beginning to think, maybe it's time to stop praying about it, and just go do something.
Peace. Revolution.
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