Luke 2:49 And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? Wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business?
Earth is God's business. He has set up many franchises (churches) designed to send His representatives (Body of Christ) into the world to make known the best product ever given to mankind (Jesus). His branch managers (pastors) have been given the responsibility to teach and support those in the field. God's goal is to establish a franchise in every nation, state, and city. It is the ultimate business because when you introduce someone to His product (Jesus), you receive a reward from the home office (Heaven). God has promised that His representatives will have all the tools and customer support needed to accomplish their strategic plans.
Jesus knew that He was to be about His Father's business. He knew He was sent to earth not to enjoy the pleasures of lowly man, but to accomplish a task for which He alone was sent. When He had accomplished His mission, He was to entrust this mission to other representatives into whom He poured His life for three years. This field training allowed Jesus to mentor, model, befriend, and demonstrate firsthand the model for a successful business to be launched and sustained.
God has big plans for His franchise. He wants every human being to partake of His product; however, even God knows that not everyone will. Nevertheless, this does not thwart His efforts in seeking to make it known among His audience.
You have been called to be part of the ultimate franchise. How many new recruits have you been responsible for bringing into the franchise lately?
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Not many honestly. Certainly could do better in this area, but honestly it is not as easy as it sounds.
cas
Our "franchise" has developed around Young Life in Downingtown, where my wife is a volunteer leader. In that regard, God enabled quite a harvest this summer at Saranac (a Young Life camp in upstate NY), where 7 of the 52 kids that went with the Downingtown group gave their lives to Christ at the end of the week. Each is a great story of faith and encouragement and obedience.
tba
I have a great story to tell. I was IM'd by an old classmate. We went to high school together. In the IM he poured out his heart to me. He was in a crisis. He wanted to please God every minute but knew he couldn't do it. I told him that salvation was a gift. He fixated on the word "gift". I think he got it. I am still working there.
Praise God for Young Life. Is there a West Chester group?
Could we ever be satisfied with our contribution here?
No new "recruits" "lately".
We are in a few relationships through our kids sports that we are trying to turn toward a more evangelistic relationpship.
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