Evangelism (Part III)

The Practical, Loving God (continued)

Before I get too far, I failed to point to the scriptural basis for the previous post. I strongly believe that God rewards seekers, so pointing people who are seeking is by far one of the best tools we have in witnessing:

Matthew 7: 7-12 (NIV)

7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

9 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Verse 12 embodies the true intent of the law and this is exposed not only here, but also throughout the journey of the Israelites. I believe King David saw this and wrote:

Psalms 31:7 (NIV)

7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.

Jesus makes some important points here:

1) God loves us more than a father loves his children
2) God rewards the seeker
3) God wants peace among the people around you
4) God wants us to ask

The message hasn’t changed from the Genesis to Revelation. Our God is wonderful, loving, and practical. His laws are as well.

Okay on to my next post.

God Bless
-Doug