Saturday I joined several others at some local gas stations to was windshields for free. It was an amazing time together. When people pulled up to fill their tanks we would approach them and ask them if we could wash their windshields for free as we handed them our card that shares what we are about. I always love the look on people's faces when we ask them this. They just can't believe it is for free. They are thinking there has to be a catch. We always tell them there is no catch. We even have people offer us money as a donation and we will not take it.
Once we start washing their windows the inevitable question always comes, "why are you doing this...what group are you with?" What an open door to share our story. I always simply respond that, "we are a local church just wanting to share God's love in a practical way believing that life is better when it is given away." Some of the conversations that come out of this are amazing. One lady flat out told me that we has humans don't do enough for one another. She them proceeded to tell me that my serving her was inspiring her to pay it forward to someone else. All this because we showed up to wash people's windshields! How amazing is that? What would happen if we all made it a point in our life to serve others every chance we get no matter who they are? It would change the world.
So many of us wonder how on earth we can approach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. How do we make it make sense for people? Well serving them and blessing their socks off is a great way to start. Remember I had people asking me what I was about. What an opportunity! As you walk through your week let me encourage you to seek out chances to serve others and watch God work through you. You may be the only Jesus someone meets. Once you have served them don't be surprised if they ask you your story. May God bless you and may you be a blessings to others. Blessings, Your Dreaming Pastor
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