The Unexpected Adventure- "The Impact of Evidence"- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Day 29 addresses the "Impact of Evidence" as a witnessing tool. A businessman, John, is struggling with some of the big questions of Christianity. The one that seems to be his biggest hangup is the resurrection of Christ. Mark recommends the book, Jesus Under Fire. In particular, Mark refers John to the chapter "Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?" (Has anyone read this particular book?) As a result of this book and conversations with Mark, John accepts Christ. The key to his salvation was not the intellectual arguments offered in the book, but before John could allow himself to even give Christianity an objective chance, there were certain questions he needed answered.
One line from page 194 sums up Day 29- "But as long as people are held back by intellectual objections, they will use those as reasons for not considering changes for those other areas of their lives." First Peter 3:15 tells us, "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,. . ."
Last night I had a conversation with my father about the importance of apologetics in relation to witnessing. He tends to be more Max Lucado. Me, more Ravi Zacharias. I would readily admit I need more Max in my life. My relationship with God is too intellectual. There are times I wonder why million-seller Max has so little appeal to me. My life lacks the feelings of the wonder of God. Sometimes in the morning a sunrise may give me pause. Or a particular sunset might slow me down for the briefest of moments. When I am quiet before the Lord, my mind wanders. I need a focal point. Ideas on how to get that "loving feeling" when it comes to worship?
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