How to Reach the World By Paul Chappell Friday, Oct 17, 2014 “When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:6–8 The great New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is almost as well known for his mangled use of the English language as he was for his baseball skill. Asked about a popular eating spot in New York, Berra said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” On another occasion, he ordered a pizza from room service. The cook asked if he wanted it cut into six slices or eight. “Make it six,” Berra responded. “I don’t think I could eat eight slices.” Here is one more piece of wisdom from Berra: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” When it comes to winning the world, we need to do two things at the same time. According to the last instruction of Jesus, our witness of the gospel is to take place simultaneously both near and far. This is why a healthy local church should be involved in reaching their own Jerusalem, as well as supporting and sending missionaries to the uttermost parts of the earth. In the earliest days of the first church, they did not spread out to witness but remained in Jerusalem. As a result, God sent persecution to scatter the people and get the Good News to other nations. We should not wait until trouble comes to witness both near and far. Today’s Renewal Principle: If we are not working to reach our local area and helping to reach the rest of the world, we are not obeying God’s command.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:23:37 +0000
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