The Risk of Ministry

"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." (Matthew 5:44)

It’s easy to help those who want to be helped. But each of us has experienced the challenges of trying to help someone who is not interested in what we have to offer. Sometimes it’s a relative, other times it’s someone who we are trying to reach out to in our neighborhood. Jesus knew that as we step out and take risks, we will be confronted with difficult people. But in His wisdom, He did not let us off the hook.

This verse challenges the common thinking by asking us to love those who do not love us back. So many times as we serve, we sidestep the difficult people. We hit the first layer of resistance and we back away, moving on to someone easier. But under the veneer of toughness, there are people who desperately need Jesus. 

Will you take the time, and risk being hurt so that you can minister to the hurting?

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"Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions. It is by our actions that we know we are living in the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before the Lord." (1 John 3:18-19)

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Prayer Requests

Pray for a spirit of unity among Christian groups, that they would be kingdom-minded and willing to share resources.

Pray that God will give workers sensitivity in their evangelism.

Pray for Hindus who are questioning their beliefs or feeling disillusioned.

                         

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