ASKED TO RETURN

Today's reading: Acts 13-14

"As Paul and Barnabas left the synagogue that day, the people asked them to return again and speak about these things the next week." Acts 13:42 NLT

I don't know about you, but when I speak to someone of God, the Gospel, Christian disciplines, I want the conversation to end with them wanting to talk more about it.

I don't want a door closed in my face.

I don't want to be shunned when they see me in Wal Mart.

I don't want to have my cell number deleted from their contacts.

I don't want to leave them battered and bruised from my having beaten them over the head with Scripture.

I want to leave them wanting more of what I have and more of what Christ offers. 

I want to state the truth in love.

I want to present the Word of God as it is.

I want them to see the thrill I have of serving and loving and being forgiven by Christ.

That's what Paul and Barnabas did for the folks in Antioch. They are an example for me to follow.