"Christ’s followers will always face risk, to some degree or other. Such risk cannot be avoided but should be mitigated through godly wisdom and strategies.
In Luke 10:5–7 we read, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.”
This strategy is known as finding the person of peace. Many evangelists use it in regions hostile to the gospel. The approach is as simple as it is biblical. Go out into an area and sow seeds through prayer and good works. Be open to God’s promptings and accept the unexpected, for a person of peace may not appear so at first glance. The mark of a person of peace is welcoming the sower and the message.
While this has been an effective means of sharing the gospel and growing the church, it is not without its risks. Therefore, Jesus also tells His disciples not to give way to fear when they face persecution. God will use even the persecution of His saints to testify of His glory."
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
"Christ’s followers will always face risk, to some degree or other. Such risk cannot be avoided but should be mitigated through godly wisdom and strategies.
In Luke 10:5–7 we read, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.”
This strategy is known as finding the person of peace. Many evangelists use it in regions hostile to the gospel. The approach is as simple as it is biblical. Go out into an area and sow seeds through prayer and good works. Be open to God’s promptings and accept the unexpected, for a person of peace may not appear so at first glance. The mark of a person of peace is welcoming the sower and the message.
While this has been an effective means of sharing the gospel and growing the church, it is not without its risks. Therefore, Jesus also tells His disciples not to give way to fear when they face persecution. God will use even the persecution of His saints to testify of His glory."
Excerpt from "United in Prayer" by Floyd A. Brobbel. Grab your copy here: store.vomcanada.org/category/all/books/united-in-p…
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