I shared a story last night in our bible study of 2 salesmen sent by a major shoe company to Africa to sell shoes. They arrived and one of them responded very quickly to the company not to worry, I'll be back soon. No one wears shoes here so there is no market. The second didn't respond nearly so quick so the company was concerned. A few days passed and finally the salesman responded and was obviously excited. He told them to pack up as many shoes as they could find and get them there ASAP because no one there had shoes.
Do you see the difference that perspective can make?
Who are you in the story? Do you see the lost as a mission field or a lost cause? Myself I see them as a missionfield and a calling. But, we've got to have the right perspective. Ministry means meeting needs with love. We have to see the lost as needy. We have to react to their neediness with the love of Christ.
This all falls into place however when we have the proper perspective. The proper perspective comes from joy and peace. Joy and peace are both ours for life if we will accept Christ as our Lord and Savior and allow Him to grow within us. The verses I shared on Friday are preceded by verses that Paul shared asking us to rejoice to let our gentleness be known to all, and not to be anxious about anything. All of these things lead to joy and peace.
You cannot know peace and joy like the Lord gives it until you give Him your heart. But, from that point on how great it is to be able to rejoice always, and to give all your burdens to Him and know that He will gladly accept them.
Thanks for reading and have a great day!!!!!!!
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