Applying “Two Kinds of Faith”
Creativity
Creativity
In last weeks message we highlighted the Love and Faith of the friends of the paralytic. 3 characteristics stood out as we looked at their love and faith it was Persistent, Creative, and Sacrificial. These 3 attributes show the Glory of God an a significant way and often our Persistence, Creativity and Sacrifice are efforts God is pleased to bless. Let us examine the great examples of believers before us and may God use there testimony to stir us on to a stronger love for others and faith in God.
Now this is one that we have to be careful with by creative I am not referring to trends or models for the church. There is much of this going on today that is labeled “creative” that has no place in a New Testament Church. What I want us to focus not on image but content. The type of creativity that we need to foster is creativity for sharing the gospel not creatively altering it. Let me explain by way of examples that I have seen or heard of to shape this thought.
I once knew a man who loved to fish, he decided to begin inviting non-believers with him on trips for the expressed purpose of talking to them about the Gospel. He used a activity that he enjoyed in a way to influence the kingdom.
One man who worked in a large city would often skip his lunch for the purpose of meeting someone new to build a gospel relationship with.
A ladies scrap booking party can be a great way to build these relationships.
Another friend I had went to the gym to make friends with people he could share the gospel with.
I could go on and on but I think you have the idea... Are we seeking to be creative in ministering to others... In building friendships for the expressed purpose of sharing the gospel... Imagine if you would if every one in our church sought God's leading to connect with people out side of the church in some creative fashion using the gifts talents and desires that God has already placed in them what kind of influence we could have in Hawthorne. Would you begin to pray how God can use you in a new and Creative way.
