2
Timothy 2:1–2 (RSV)
1 You
then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what
you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will
be able to teach others also.
NOTE: I think the
strength of my ministry has been in discipling newborn or floundering
believers. I have led people to the Lord, discipled them, and see them walking
with the Lord today. But much of my evangelism has been more toward changing
people's attitudes toward who a Christian is or what he believes. The culture
and media have painted the Evangelical Christian in a ridiculous manner. And
while there are individuals who certainly fit the description, it is not the
norm. On the other hand, the vast majority of people who profess faith in
Christ, while not like the media's description, do not necessarily provide the
best witness. I suppose that has been my ministry, finding these immature
believers, helping them to grow to maturity, and changing the attitude of
non-Christians toward God, the bible, and Christians. I've seen some come to
the Lord, sometimes after many years. And often, it is another who leads that
person to Christ. And I am okay with that but I'm also sensitive that proactive
evangelism has to be a stronger area of my life. I don't have to be the one who
reaps, but I must let my planting be more obvious at times. God, continue to
help me to grow in this area.
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