Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
12 November, 1997 - Singapore
Good Morning!
IMPACT!
I live 14 stories above two busy crossroads.
From time-to-time I will hear the screech of tires...silence...and
then IMPACT!
IMPACT!
Isn't that the effect we are to have with the Gospel upon our
lost friends. But the IMPACT
is to be primarily through the power of example: Salt
that penetrates, and light that illuminates from our
life to theirs. (Matthew 5:13, 16)
Paul told the Philippians, "I
have given you a pattern" by which to live.
(Philippians 3:17) That is, he had left an impression,
a stamp, or imprint upon them. He had IMPACTED
their lives by the power of his godly example.
I am reminded of missionary martyr Jim Elliott's
prayer, "Lord, make my life a crossroads in the life
of every person I meet."
Years ago I played racquetball each week
with a professional man who had
given scant attention to spiritual matters. He did however pride
himself on his self-control. Yet, occasionally in the course
of a heated contest he would "loose it" by
cursing or throwing his racquet across the court.
I can remember praying on numerous occasions
during those intense moments of competition, "Lord, help
me to exhibit your love and character on this court. Help me
to keep my cool."
One day, after six months of intense competition,
he asked if we might study the Scriptures together. Today he
is a committed follower of Christ. Again, the power of example.
IMPACT.
QUESTION:
If it is true that the non-verbals do in fact speak more loudly
than the verbals, WHAT MESSAGES ARE YOU SENDING TO YOUR
LOST FRIENDS? TO YOUR CHILDREN?
- Messages of anger...greed...pride...and
self-centeredness?
- Or of brokenness...kindness, humility,
servanthood, and dependence upon God?
How you answer that question spells the
difference as to whether you are penetrating and illuminating
them with the Gospel, or impeding them from
the Gospel.
My prayer is that you are having a great
week!
Dwight Hill
- 1 Coleman Street #02-34
The Adelphi - Singapore 0617 .
- Phone: 337 6498; Fax: 336 9913
(c) Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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