Creed - Rich Mullins

I pray you believe EVERY WORD of this song. If you do, then, “Our Father who art in Heaven, hollowed be His name,” is the same Father.

Next time I hear a knock at my door, from Saturday visitors, I am going to welcome them to come in and have prayer before we have conversation.

Last Saturday I had those regular visitors that come, and before they left, I asked them if we could have prayer, and they said, “No, we have to leave.” I couldn't believe it. Who doesn't need prayer, or to just give thanks for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? I had to wonder if My Father is their father. When I closed the door, I asked God, “Why didn't they allow me to pray?” In my Spirit I sensed God say, “How did MY SON say to pray?” That’s when it hit me, “OUR FATHER,” may not be their father.  

I don’t like when I invite someone in and they point out everything that is wrong about the manger scene on my coffee table. What’s important is Jesus did come to save the world, and that’s what is important. I really don’t care what anyone thinks about when, or where, because, “I believe what I believe, it what makes me what I am. I did not make it, it is making me. It is the VERY TRUTH of God, and not the invention of any man.” I love talking about what matters to God, and that is that Jesus has made a way to the Father, He is "the way and the truth and the life."
(John 14:6).  Salvation is available to all WHO BELIEVE this truth.  After he speaks about the Resurrection of Christ, Paul reminds us that, "By this gospel you are saved." (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).  

There is a penalty for distorting the gospel...  Read about it in Galatians 1:6-9, especially the part about, "God's curse."  Stand firm for the truth you hold, and share what really matters.

People will ask you why you follow God, why we have so much hope.  Peter tells us, "be prepared to give an answer to everyone... But do this with gentleness and respect..." (1 Peter 3:15).  I am so thankful that God has prepared me with answers, and has given me a compassionate heart for the lost,(and Saturday visitors.) I will always welcome them into my home. They may think they are coming to teach you something, but God has another plan in mind. Remember, there is always a learner in the group. I know this because I have friends who have changed to Christianity because of hearing the truth, and the truth of God’s word would, "set [them] free."  Just like God’s word says in, John 8:25-32.

It is not us who do anything. It is God doing the work through us, and for His Glory, and that has to be our hearts intention. Don’t get mad at them, have compassion. They may come knocking at your door with a magazine to give you, but you hold the truth of Jesus to give them.

Remember... God ordains everything in our lives, including those annoying Saturday visits, and how He may be using you in that visit.

So instead of shooing them away, invite them in, and share the gospel. I hope some of these bible verses help you to share the truth with them.

Kim