Today’s Scripture: Joshua 18-21
“I tell you…there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” – Luke 15:7
I attended a Christian conference where two men gave a testimony on the subject of evangelism. The first man told of a meeting at which the speaker asked everyone to jot down the names of five friends who were nonChristians, and then begin praying for them on a regular basis. He and his wife just stared at each other. They didn’t have five nonChristian friends.
They began to look for ways to meet nonChristians. The husband went to the local gym and met a worldly young lawyer, who was quite skillful in asking argumentative questions. The Christian was quite skillful in answering them from the Scriptures. The lawyer eventually came to Christ, and these two men now were telling their story.
Testamonies like theirs are rare nowadays. I’m afraid we’re like the children of Israel in today’s passage, wherein Joshua said to them, “How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you?” (Joshua 18:3).
Seven tribes had not yet claimed their inheritance. Apparently, they had no desire to be scattered abroad and break up the old gang. They had lots of spoil from the cities they had taken and could live the good life in ease and comfort. They had plenty to eat, were safe, and enjoyed each other’s company.
Joshua’s question is pertinent to us today. How long will we sit around in our cozy little fellowships? There are thousands of lost men and women who need us to reach out in friendship with the gospel of Christ.
Prayer
Lord, please help me to break out of my “Christian cocoon” and give me a vision for the lost. Amen.
To Ponder
Our churches aren’t meant to be a safe haven against the world but a place to refuel before going out again to share the gospel.
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