Bricks, walls...or Cathedrals?

This month we are running two outreach programs simultaneously: Satellite Evangelism and the CHIP. I have enjoyed first 4 nights of lifestyle changing messages together with Sandra. One particular illustration used by Dr. Hans Diehl on the first night was so powerful that I would like to share with you and invite you for greater consistency in what we do.
A man was walking by a construction site and asked one worker what he was doing.
- “Why! I lay bricks!” - exclaimed worker.
He asked the next worker “What are you doing?”
- “Well, I build a wall!” - answered craftsman.
He proceeded further and asked another worker about his labor.
- “I build the cathedral….” - came a reply.
Those who care only about bricks, may miss a day here and a day there, and still lay some more bricks. But those who care enough to see a cathedral go up will not miss a brick in a wall. As we come together night after night to raise a cathedral of learning – don’t miss important bricks, don’t miss significant teachings about the times in which we live.
Be consistent in your learning, and in your approach to people. Remember the Jesus’ model of Evangelism (Luke 10:5-9).
Bless the people and bring them peace.
Build relationships with them, share a meal, do things together.
Bring healing, show care and concern for their physical wellbeing.
Finally – share the Good News that the Kingdom of God is upon us.
Can’t lay a roof in the foundation is not there. Consistency is the key, as prophet Isaiah says “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line” (Isaiah 28:10)
Just in two weeks we will host another event – inviting people back for the study on the Sanctuary during the Day of Atonement weekend. Befriend all who comes, build relationships with them, that we may introduce them to more and more blessings from God’s Word!
Remember that Christ’s way of Evangelism begins with loving relationships. Love them into God’s kingdom, and build each other for God’s kingdom!