Reach Outside Your Comfort Zone (1)

'...How can they hear, unless someone tells them?' Romans 10:14 CEV

Many years ago a friend of mine shared this amazing story...'While visiting my parents I needed a haircut, so I went to where my mom goes. As the owner Jim trimmed my hair, we started talking about spiritual things. The more we talked...the more he cut. I ended up with very short hair, but our conversation about Jesus was worth it. Later, when I suggested to my mom that she invite Jim and his wife to church, she said, No way they'd be interested...they lead a pretty wild life. I don't know two people further from God. Nevertheless...the next time she went to the salon, she shot up a silent prayer: God, I don't think these people are interested in You. So if You want me to say anything...make something happen. Just then Jim's wife said, I understand you're in a group that discusses spiritual things. We'd like to come. Pam and Jim...eventually prayed with my folks and gave their lives to Christ - all because of a conversation that developed over a series of haircuts.' This kind of reaction rarely happens. Most Christians spend virtually all their time with other Christians...But when it comes to important matters...people listen to people they trust...especially about spiritual matters. Paul says, "How can people have faith in the Lord...if they have never heard about Him? And...unless someone tells them?" If people are going be reached for Christ, for the most part, it'll happen through you. The Christmas season is starting and what a better time to share the love of Christ then now! So, cultivate a relationship with somebody who works at a restaurant you frequent, or the people at your gym. Invite the neighbors over for dinner...follow Christ's example and befriend people who don't know God...it will not only change your life, but theirs as well. You are loved!

This Sunday is the first part of our Christmas series "Why a Traditional Christmas?" For fun I'm asking everyone to wear there favorite Christmas sweater, ugly or not...I hope you will join us as we have some fun together this Christmas season...