belief, that's all

So I was sitting with a gentleman the other day who had called to take me out to lunch. Soon into the lunch I realized that he was looking for a youth pastor, and we discussed several different options and the like. He then started telling me about his background as an insurance salesman. He was telling me that sometimes that helps him in sharing the Gospel and sometimes it hinders him. It helps, he said because as a salesman you never overlook a potential client. You see everyone as a potential client because everyone needs insurance, he said that definitely helps him because everyone needs the Lord, and that keeps him in perspective. There is one thing however, that he has trouble with in his salesman frame of mind. Finalizing the sale. He said he can't stand to lose a sale when sitting down with individuals and families alike in the insurance world, likewise he can't stand to lose a sale when witnessing. He told me about going door to door in Cuba, in Haiti and in other countries and how he can't drag himself out of the house until the people have accepted Christ. The biggest problem is always that they can't believe that he cares that much and that it is so simple.
"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard. 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" "The first," they answered.Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
A salesman is all we are, we are selling the Gospel and we should never pass up a chance to do it. We should never disobey God and put off an opportunity to serve Him.You see it's about simple obedience, not about who you are or what you have done. You simply have to believe, repent and obey. Regardless of your past, your present or your reputation, simple belief. Jesus is saying that obedience is all He needs when looking for people who will help with the Gospel message and teh Father's plan. Availability is far better than any ability. Saying yes, and doing nothing is no different from saying no and changing your mind later. Obey Him now, right where you are and what you are in obey Him so that you can experience the gift of His Spirit in your daily walk. So that you can hear "well done good and faithful servant" when your day comes.
Have a great day and thanks for reading.