“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus” (Jn 12:21). Sometimes the enemy tries to convince us that no one is interested in the gospel. Not true. Millions today will receive earth-shattering news—inoperable cancer, a spouse is leaving them, job loss, or a child in trouble. Jesus said He came for the broken-hearted, and there are more of those every day. Sometimes when a person responds, “I’m not interested,” I ask, “Not interest in what? What do you think I’m offering you?” Often they think we are going to ask them to change holy clubs—to leave their church affiliation and join ours. Are they not interested in inner peace? Certain hope beyond death? Unchanging love? The secret of true happiness? It’s my experience that everyone is interested in those precious commodities. They assume we’re offering them religion when we want to introduce them to the Best Friend one could ever have.
Today’s Reading: Proverbs 25-27 Memorize: John 6:47