Who Told You That

     This past Saturday we had our third annual clothing drive in Payson.  We were able to distribute clothing to between 350 and 400 people from this town.  This year we added a couple of questions to the material we require them to fill out.  We asked them these two questions,  “Do you have a home church?” and “Do you wish to have a visit in your home?”  From these cards we learned of fifteen families who wanted visits in their homes.  We are in the process of making those visits.  As we do this we will attempt to do two things.  We will attempt to set up Bible studies and we will do what we can to get these people in our assemblies.

     As Christians we must find a way to take the gospel outside the walls of our buildings.  It is important that we teach truth.  Certainly we do not want to teach anything outside the will of God.  But teach we must.  It is essential we find ways to connect with those outside the body of Christ.   We may have complete doctrinal purity taught each time we assemble, but if that truth never reaches the masses we have accomplished precious little
     As Christians, congregations, and as the body of Christ as a whole we must be like the Good Samaritan.  We need to be looking in the ditches for those to whom we can extend a helping hand.  Unless we can make a difference in the lives and souls of those in our respected communities we aren’t fulfilling the mission of Christ.