“What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them gets lost, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountain and go in search of the one that is lost?” Matthew 18:12, Amplified.
One day while on Facebook, I came across a post from one of my cousins, who seems to always have posts about no one cares, his problems and what he’s going through. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said that’s who I want you to go after. You’re so focused on reaching the world, but you have those right in your midst that is lost.
There is a place for witnessing and going after those that are already close to you that need Jesus–your family. You’ve been divinely connected to them. There are those already near, that if you slow down, watch and pray, He will show you family that you just may be overlooking.
The Lord didn’t intend on your spreading of the Gospel to be complicated, but very simple and the devil doesn’t want you to receive a revelation of that. Ask yourself what would show the love of God to them the most–right now? What is their real need, and how can you meet it? Some of your family need your time, and some need wisdom on how to get through their challenges. Some have been giving up on and forgotten, and God wants you to step in and say He hasn’t.
I challenge you to reach your family. Leave your comfort, and go after them.
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your word today. Help me to simplify it and show me how to reach my family in these times. Help me to minister to that have been giving up on and forgotten. That family member that is always posting on Facebook about their problems–I pray for them now. Help me to love them in a great way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Study: Acts 1:8
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