Hello ,
The Oakland, California, police force recently unveiled its first "lowrider" police car. The vehicle has the standard logo, lights, and siren, but also includes chrome wheels, hydraulic lifts, and a 500-watt sound system. The car was put on the force to help officers build better relationships with inner-city kids.*
Paul applied the same principle (of sorts) to evangelism in (1 Corinthians 9:22-23). Check out this passage of scripture:
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
Now, let me say here, that I believe it to be impossible to say that Paul "acted" like the world so that he could relate to the world. However, I DO believe that Paul was a great lover of people, and he did whatever he could do (within the constraints of God's word,) to make sure that everyone had an opportunity to hear the good news of the gospel. Is it possible that we have a narrow view of what it means to reach out
to the people around us in our communities, at our jobs, and in the "daily days" of our lives?
Lord, help me to see people the way that you see them. Give me a heart for ministry, and for sharing the good news of a soon coming Savior. In Jesus name, amen!
Have a great day and God bless!
