A Beautiful Statement

There are a lot of things that I have heard said during my ministry, but I think I heard one of the most beautiful phrases this evening. We were gathering with some of the youth in our congregation. We dug into the Bible, did some crafts, played a few games, and generally had a nice evening. Towards the end of the time, one of the youth asked, "Can I bring a friend with me next time?" It may sound like a simple statement, but in that statement was a desire to share what we were experiencing. I also remember this same person sharing what he had learned with some others - family and friends. Learning should never be our own private group. I have said it before, and I say it again... we are to be ambassadors to the world. That starts in the church and at home and spreads out from there. Imagine if everyone in the church brought a friend with them. What a glorious day that would be. There is definitely a movement right now, after Charlie Kirk was martyred, to start reaching out to our youth and any who would listen. There seems to be revival taking place, and it is beginning with our youth. They are tired of mind games and false agendas. The are looking for reality and they are finding it in God’s word. Praise God. I think there are always people seeking the truth... Jesus but some times are more fruitful. I was reading in Luke 10, “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road.” There are people that want to hear, and sometimes there are not people ready to go. We need to be praying for more people submit to God and take up the call. Some of the places where the word needs to be taken is in areas that are hostile to Christianity, but if no one goes, how will they have a chance. One hymn said, “How sweet would be their children's fate, if they, like them, could die for thee!” Father, raise up men and women that are all in for You. Whether ministry near home or in distant lands, use us. Amen