We just have to recognize that it's the message that's sacred and not our methods.
I don't pass out tracts but I'm certainly not against it I'd it's done correctly. My MIL does it almost so that she can put notches on her belt. She's the type that will leave a tract instead of a tip.*shudders*
Yesterday, pastor preached from
John 10:9 about Jesus saying, "I am the door...."
Later on last night something occured to me,"He is the door which means, I am not."
I think many times we set up our own door in front of Christ's door and we only open ours at certain times to let others through instead of being open at all times to point the way to Him.
No, I'm not a theological expert. I just try and read the Bible as written an understand it the best I can at face value. Most people you run into aren't wanting to argue theology, they are looking for a practical application of a practical, real Savior.
I just try and see the things in peoples lives where they are looking for or need help and approach them on the basis of how Jesus can help them and not demand they jump through hoops for it.
Whether they need healing, deliverance, encouragement, provision, peace, comfort...Whatever...I mean freely we have received, freely give right?
Also, remember when Jesus said that when someone asks for our coat to give them our cloak as well? Or if we are compelled to go one mile to go two?
Until recently I have never put that into the view of ministry....But isn't that what God does for us? He is more than enough...How many times has He provided in ways more than what we have asked for?
How can we incorporate that into our ministry with people we meet on a day to day basis? I'm looking for more ideas.
The business card idea is awesome in my opinion and I'd love to hear more about it and how it has been working out for you.
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