| Tuesday, February 1 How to Witness for Christ So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and...the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:46-47 In the wake of Hurricane Katrina that devastated New Orleans in 2005, there was widespread criticism of the slow response of official (government) agencies. But as post-Katrina stories began to trickle into the media, one theme was consistently heard: the most effective help for victims of the hurricane came from churches and ministries who mobilized people and resources to go to New Orleans quickly and help however they could. That kind of response is typical of how Jesus responded to needs around Him. There was no bureaucracy or red tape to cut through. There were just people with needs and a Savior with ways to meet those needs. That kind of compassion was rare in Jesus' day and it attracted people to Him. When Christians today allow Jesus to be compassionate through them, needs are met and hearts are awakened and attracted to the Savior. Our world is full of words, but not as full as it could be of service and compassion. The Church's greatest witnessing tool is when she lives as the hands and heart of Jesus--ministering to her members and others in His name. Preach the gospel at all times and, when necessary, use words.
Francis of Assisi Read-Thru-the-Bible
Leviticus 8:1-10:20  | 
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