I Wanna Be Willing To Be #25
What if it took 300 “touches” (interactions, personal involvement, conversations) with someone before they were ready to cross over and take that step of faith in order to follow Jesus?
Everyone wants to be #300.
We’d all like to be the one who seals the deal.
We want to be able to say, “I led Hector to Jesus.”
But I wonder if we’ve underestimated the significance of touch #25 or #48 or #197.
Do we seem less interested, committed, loving, compassionate, or genuine when a decision isn’t right around the corner? Are we willing to be real friends when there’s not even a hint of change on the horizon?
Are we willing to be #25?
Perhaps #300 (being the moment of decision) would not be possible without #25.
I wanna be willing to be #25.
How about you?
I am a husband, father, pastor, leader & reader. I love God, love people & love life.
Yes, I want to be any number along the way! Sometimes the ones along the way to #300 get abuse, backlash or pent up anger that needs to be expelled. I don’t like that part of it, but sometimes when we work with people it gets ugly. If I stay full of grace along the way though, and let them respond while showing love; none of it will stick. Makes me stronger and they get to see a little bit of Jesus on the way.
You’re right on with that Mary.
I’ve heard a quote before—something like: “People who’ve been fed a bunch of junk are gonna have some serious indigestion.” I love that you’re willing to be there & give grace even when it isn’t pretty.
I’ll be #114.
I’m happy to be any number along the way. I remember the people who planted the seed in me and those who helped it grow.