Why God Likes Tiny, Unnoticed Efforts at Evangelism

Seemingly unremarkable and ordinary attempts to love others really do get God's attention.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus provides a hidden camera view into God's heart with his comments regarding the final judgment: "When you visited them (prisoners, orphans, and hungry) you visited me–enter into the joy of your reward" (Matthew 25:35-37, NIV). Jesus makes what seemed obvious to him, apparent to his followers by pointing out that it counted to him when they anonymously cared for other human beings and that he noticed it even if they didn't. From Jesus' perspective, seemingly unremarkable and very ordinary attempts to love others really do get his attention.

To read the balance of Jim Henderson article follow this link. Jim leads Off The Map, which presents one-day interactive events on how to reinvent evangelism for ordinary Christians. The event includes an "Interview withThree Lost People," in which three nonChristians from the area talk about why they are not interested in becoming Christians but are (often) open to knowing God. For sample interviews and information on the event, visit www.off-the-map.org.