But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 2 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV)
The squirrels are hungry. They have chewed right through our window screens and come into the house to steal banana bread. They also like brownies. They are like bugs on a windshield when I’m baking brownies; hanging upside down on the window screens, looking for a way inside. The aroma drives them crazy with desire!
What if people were that hungry for the word of God?
At New Hope we place a Bible under just about every other seat. These Bibles are for reference during our services, but also meant to be gifts for those who want one. The Word of the Lord, available and free for all.
How do you make people hungry for God’s word - hungry enough to want to take home a free Bible ? It certainly isn’t by placing Bibles under the seats. It does no good to sit over a Bible; it’s not going to hatch.
We’ve got to eat the word in front of them. As we fill ourselves with the Word - with Christ - we will be transformed. You are what you eat. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 (ESV)
When the aroma of Christ wafts from the windows of the Church, people will want to come in.
“You give them something to eat.” - Jesus.
Beverly
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