Years ago when Brenda and I served small, rural churches new believers were hard to come by. As a result when someone received Christ we did everything in our power to disciple them. We ate meals together several times each week. We talked daily by telephone and in person. We met together for Bible study and prayer. And we made sure they were in church every time the doors were open. Many of those early converts became close personal friends and remain so today, more than fifty years later.
“Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.”
— Jude 1:22-23 (MSG)
Lord Jesus, help me to be a true shepherd. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.