Maxwell was such a terrible bully and notorious character. Everyone in his school had written him off, because they looked down on him and felt he would come to no good. But George was one person who always thought otherwise. He knew deep within him that Maxwell could turn over a new leaf. He saw beyond what everyone else was looking at. He took a bold step and reached out to him with the message of the Gospel. Some weeks later, much to everyone’s surprise, Maxwell began to act differently; he was nice, polite, and kind. He had been born again! All thanks to George who chose to see the good in him.
It’s important you look beyond the actions of unbelievers around you and meditate on what they could become through the power of the Gospel. Paul, the apostle, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, was one such excellent example of the transforming power of the Gospel. Who would have ever thought someone who enjoyed persecuting Christians would become such a wonderful apostle of Christ? Imagine all the people and countries that wouldn’t have been reached with the Gospel if Jesus hadn’t intervened to get Paul saved. Jesus chose to see the beauty in him, and He wants you to do the same for the unsaved around you.
Choose to see the beauty and potential greatness in those that aren’t born again. God’s Word has the ability to transform their lives. Remember, you’ve been given the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). So, reach out to your world today with the message of Christ’s salvation.
