Read 1 Corinthians 3:6-11
Paul wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NRSV)
Since I have a great love and zeal to minister to young gang members, I decided to visit an area where I knew I would find one of the most notorious gangs in our town. In my mission to reach everyone, I requested the use of the community center in our barrio so I could invite gamg members to enjoy some snacks.
Even though these young people knew I would be sharing God’s word with them (something I assumed would be boring to them), they still felt a sense of importance at being the only invitees, with the snacks an added bonus. Eventually, through God’s intervention, I succeeded in starting a dialogue with a few gang members who were willing to hear God’s word.
Over time in these gatherings, the Bible became a seed— planted and nurtured by the prayers of many who desired to see change in the lives of these young people. Without a doubt it is God who gives the growth and helps us to guide others along the right path.
Thought for the Day:
What can I do today to bring God’s word to others?
Prayer: Lord of all, may the word we speak in your name give new life to those who hear it. Amen.
Prayer Focus: GANG MEMBERS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Paul wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
Since I have a great love and zeal to minister to young gang members, I decided to visit an area where I knew I would find one of the most notorious gangs in our town. In my mission to reach everyone, I requested the use of the community center in our barrio so I could invite gamg members to enjoy some snacks.
Even though these young people knew I would be sharing God’s word with them (something I assumed would be boring to them), they still felt a sense of importance at being the only invitees, with the snacks an added bonus. Eventually, through God’s intervention, I succeeded in starting a dialogue with a few gang members who were willing to hear God’s word.
Over time in these gatherings, the Bible became a seed— planted and nurtured by the prayers of many who desired to see change in the lives of these young people. Without a doubt it is God who gives the growth and helps us to guide others along the right path.
Thought for the Day:
What can I do today to bring God’s word to others?
Prayer: Lord of all, may the word we speak in your name give new life to those who hear it. Amen.
Prayer Focus: GANG MEMBERS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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