I watched that happen in a major way when the flood of the century hit our area in northern New Jersey. The people of our church responded with their hands, their feet, and their hearts, helping the flood victims clean up a filthy mess. They gave clothes and furnishings and they helped in locating alternative housing. There are people in those towns who know Jesus because believers who came to their spiritual rescue opened the door for them to hear about Christ. When you re thinking about rescuing the spiritually dying, you understand that their moment of crisis is your opportunity to show them Jesus which means you have to drop what you re doing to serve as a be there person for their storm.
Nothing opens doors or hearts like our sacrificial acts of love.
When you show up, like Jesus - to serve, you will be in the best possible position to show and tell what Jesus is about. There s something about being there to help people pick up their garbage that opens their heart to the Gospel. If you ll make a point to be there for their bad times, they may ultimately be there with you in heaven. Inc. Permission to reproduce this material is automatically granted on the condition it will be used for non-commercial purposes, will not be sold, and will be distributed for the sole purpose of expanding the Gospel.