Luke 15:1 - 10
In the second week of our Just Walk Across the Room series, we look at the need to live in 4 D.
Dare to believe - to overcome some of our cynicism and hopelessness because we haven't seen the power of God at work in people that we've been praying for and hoping that they will come to faith, we need to continue to have faith, trusting only in God. This means daring to believe that God will act in people's lives to bring them into relationship with him. Daring to believe that lost people matter to God. Daring to believe that small steps are important. Daring to believe that God wants to use us, regardless of how insecure or inadequate we think we are.
Develop friendships - Jesus spent time with people who were not yet his followers. It was the only way he could increase the number of people who heard his message and committed to him. As his followers we need to break out of our church circles and connect with people who are not yet Christians.
Discover stories - everyone has a story, by listening to other people we find out more about them, what is important to them, and we find things that we have in common. Listening to others respects them and deepens friendships.
Discern next steps - listening to the Spirit is crucial in any evangelism. Jesus promises to be with us always to tell us when to speak, act and walk, and when not to.
In John 21 Jesus questions Peter about his love for him. In this interplay, we learn that our love for Jesus is expressed in our love for others. The challenge that lies before us is to take care of Jesus' sheep who are lost.
When you think of living your life in 4D, which of these dimensions do you find the hardest?
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