The Unexpected Adventure "Being Your Own Eccentric Self" 2 Corinthians 3:12
"Being Your Own Eccentric Self" is the title of today's UE. The authors discuss how each of us has a unique personality and individual traits. We should not try to conform to a preconceived image of a witnesser. Billy Graham and Billy Sunday had different preaching styles. I imagine that Peter and John were on opposite ends of the witnessing scale. But all these men were instrumental in the spreading of the gospel.
While the New Testament does not spend time outlining the personalities of the disciples, there are enough recorded incidents involving the disciples that we know there was a wide range of individuals making up Christ's closest followers. In just the same way that Jesus called the original 12 for their unique gifts and abilities, He can use our uniqueness to further His kingdom today.
If you have a sense of humor, use it. Are you intuitive? Allow that to create your opening to witness. ESPN your favorite cable station? Use a BCS bowl game to open the door to a witnessing opportunity.
Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us that were were "knit together" and "wonderfully and fearfully made" by God the Creator. We were each made exactly as He planned. Allow Him to use our individually to reach people for him.
P.S. I don't think God created any of us grumpy or irritable. Those probably are not the type traits that will endear many people to Jesus Christ. :-)
Dec 30...Is it possible that there are some lost people that I am NOT supposed to witness to because God has someone else better suited for them and I might be more harmful than helpful. I realize this idea can become a big-time cop-out, but I wonder if there could be something in it.
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