A number of years ago I heard the statement that, “the
moment a person walks through the front door of a church building they step on to
an escalator that will move them through the church and out the back door
within 2 years. The only way to get off the escalator is to step into
relationships/friendships.” I reckon this is true. The key to a healthy church
is healthy, accepting, honest friendships.
I also believe the key to the spread
of the gospel of Jesus Christ is accepting, honest friendships with people who
do not yet know Christ. In the end Jesus boiled true life down to loving God
and loving others.
I strongly encourage you to watch out for the person God
brings across your path that He wants you to talk with and perhaps befriend and
who knows, perhaps share something of your faith in God with. I also ask that
you are always on the look-out for the person God wants you to invite to join
your Faith life group, IFFF, or Fun life group. This is the way the church
grows and disciples are made.
Go ahead “walk across the room” and include someone today
Yours in Christ
Graham
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