Liam was known as a bad guy and bully. Everyone in his class stayed clear from him because they didn’t want him to hurt them. But Dylan, who was Liam’s classmate, knew he only acted that way because he felt unloved by God. He knew that if Liam could hear the gospel about Jesus, he would be born again and there would be a change from within his heart. So, he took a bold step and talked to him about Jesus.
Several months later, much to everyone’s surprise, Liam became nicer and friendlier. He was born again, and a new nature had infused him! All thanks to Dylan who knew the real beauty and value of Liam.
It’s important you look beyond the actions of unbelievers around you and think for a moment what they could become because of the Lord Jesus. Take, for instance, the Apostle Paul formerly known as Saul of Tarsus. Who would have ever thought someone like him, who assaulted the early 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 saw Paul’s beauty, and He wants you to do the same for others who aren’t born again too. Choose to see their beauty and potential greatness, because God’s Word has the ability to transform anyone’s life. And always remember, you’ve been given the ministry of reaching out to your world with the message of Christ’s salvation (2 Corinthians 5:17-18).
Prayer
Heavenly Father, my eyes are open to see the beauty and true value of those who aren’t born again around me, and I take the gospel to them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
