Day 16: One question
ONE question has been in the front of my mind and penetrating my heart.
HOW?
The question is HOW? Because the truth is, WE CAN’T!
We can’t reach the 300,000 people in our community that don’t know Jesus.
Not me. Not You. Not Buckhead Church.
It’s not physically possible to fit 300,000 people in our building. We just don’t have the room. The easy thing for us to do is to look at the empty seats and try to fill them with our friends, families, and co-workers.
Let’s be honest. Buckhead Church is an amazing church with incredible volunteers, environments, and resources. Inviting someone to church should be easy. That’s why we work so hard to make the environments irresistible. We want our community to come to know God and embrace his truths.
But . . .
I dare you to let the reality of 300,000 people separated from God break your heart.
That number is staggering. We have a problem. A problem that’s too big for me, too big for you, and too big for Buckhead Church.
It’s a GOD-sized problem.
HOW isn’t the question we ask ourselves. It must be something we ask GOD.
So, this is my challenge to you . . .
LET IT BURDEN YOU. LET IT DISTURB YOU.
Let the reality weigh heavy on your heart. And then . . .
ASK GOD, HOW?
Ask him to show you what HOW means for YOU. Because the answer will be different for each of us. God DOES HAVE a plan to redeem this community and this world and he just might be calling you to join him. Will you accept?
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jan 16, 2010by Buckhead Church
January 16, 2010 at 10:52 am
Between by Facebook & Twitter followers, I have almost 2,000 followers. I’ve chosen to use these mediums as a source of inspiration and encouragement for myself and those on my list versus sharing what I ate for breakfast today — oatmeal w/ raisins if you really want to know. Thanks Daniel… ;-) Nonetheless, the truth of God’s word impacts us whether we want to hear it or not. I’ve lived with the regret from not saying what really needed to be said to a friend who was on a destructive path, which resulted in their death. By then, it is too late. I desire for all of us to die once, not twice… for THAT truly is disturbing! So, How? Change course in your status updates and tweets.
January 16, 2010 at 11:26 am
Yes! Whatever, How many, However Lord!
January 16, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Great Insight and thoughts Josh.
Well said!
January 16, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Gracias por tu reflexión
Johs
January 17, 2010 at 9:25 am
You are correct, this is a God sized request. Only GOD can draw people to Himself. What is our part? Turn to Him and seek His Glory through our fast and prayers. But, we must have faith, for without faith ,it is impossible to please God. May He see our hearts for His name to be renowned and worshiped. May HE get all the glory!!