I keep having this recurring thought: I'm tired of reactive christianity. Reactive Christianity is an oxymoron. Jesus was counter-cultural. Jesus was proactive. Yet that is how so many of us live our lives. Faith, by definition, is proactive. Faith takes the initiative. We have a core value: playing it safe is risky.
I think there are safe Christians who try not to do anything wrong. And there are dangerous Christians who aren't afraid to take God-ordained risks and seize God-ordained opportunities.
I had an hour-long conversation with someone today who is exploring issues of faith. I challenged him to cross the line and begin a new chapter. And he wasn't quite ready yet. But I don't think I've ever been more straight up. I'm absolutely convinced that every problem we have is a symptom of a deeper issue. I believe that a relationship with God is the solution to all of our problems! I just decided not to tip toe. I decided to call a spade a spade.
I think there comes a time where we have to give expression to Romans 1:16: "I am not ashamed of the Good News." I'm proud of who God is and what God has done! Let me share two personal definitions.
Evangelism is bragging about God to others.
Worship is bragging about God to God.
That's worship evangelism!
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