LeadTip #6 Minister to Those Around You

“When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:16-17

It is so important to be deliberate in opening our lives to those who have yet to receive Jesus in their lives. Some Christians are called to street ministry, but most are simply called to those God puts around them at work, in their neighborhood, and to unsaved family members and friends. Also, it is amazing how many hurting and lost people walk into churches every week being brought there by the Holy Spirit.

There is nothing more exciting than seeing the birth of a newborn child. Natural birth and spiritual birth are both miracles that bring great joy to all involved. If you want continuous joy in your life, take time for those who have yet to experience the love of Christ and salvation. Have a cup of coffee with them, share a meal, or just say hello to a new person in church and let the Holy Spirit minister through you.