“I hope as you become stronger in your faith, we will be able to reach many more of the people around you. That has always been our goal.” (2 Corinthians 10:15 CEV)
Last month, I attended a training seminar for running coaches. We were all volunteers who signed up to coach school children in afterschool running programs all over the state. There were several seasoned coaches who shared their experience. They gave us training manuals and a duffel bag of supplies to distribute to the students in our programs. We all left with a new-found energy and enthusiasm about what lay ahead.
Whenever we gather together in the name of Christ, we share in His light and wisdom. This is not just meant for our own edification. Our faith is built up so that we may reach the people around us. We are called to go out into our own assigned territories and make an impact. Our region of influence might be our families, friends, workplace, school, church group, neighbors, prison, gym, country club, vacation destination, homeless shelter, grocery store, bowling alley, social media, etc. Equipped with our training manual and all the other supplies that were handed to us, let us go forth with energy and enthusiasm.
“Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life...” (Matthew 28:19 MSG)
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