How do you reach the age group between 13 and 25 years old? What are the bridges into their world? What are the obstacles that we struggle to get through? Who are the gatekeepers of this community? What are they looking for? What must the body of Christ do to reach these people?
1 Chronicles 12:32 ...of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do,...
As the group of leaders processed the why and the how to of ministry you could see the wisdom of the Lord enter the room. As the sharing continued, each one had stories of how the Lord was working and what was not working. The room's total "Evangelism IQ" raised a notch.
God, in His wisdom, wants us to wrestle with these issues. He could send His answer and His way at any given moment but He instead gives us insight into His mind as we hungry and thirst to know it. He does not just send down a "How To" manual for every situation. He wants us to seek His face on these issues. He wants us to rely on and totally trust Him as the way to obedience.
The meetings ended with prayer and focus. Focus to reach the young adults of Canada. Those who do not know the Scriptures and have never read a Bible. Those who come from various dialects and cultures. Those who are in families directly opposed to any Christian influences. All this set in a Canadian culture of apathy and tolerance.
Isn't it an exciting time to be in the ministry?
Lord, give your servants the wisdom needed to do the assignment You gave, to reach the lost. You, alone, know the heart beat and drive of every people, tongue and nation. You, alone, are the God of all peoples, the Lord of all lands. Make a way for Your people. Show us Your path into the heart of the lost that Your Name willo be glorified and Your Kingdom will be praised. AMEN.
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