Jesus spent time at the Temple, but more often we find Him on the mountaintop teaching the crowds, somewhere feeding the multitude, or working His way through the press of hurting people that tried to get a glimpse of His face or a touch of His garment. How did Jesus find people with needs? He went beyond the walls and reached out where the people were.
Lately, we've tried to focus more intensely on this ministry of Reaching Out. Our recent "Rock the Block" community event was a success the day of the event as we provided food and fellowship to the neighborhood around our church building. Equally rewarding was the arrival of three new visitors at our Daily 180 Show a few days after Rock the Block. Reaching Out brought people in and we were able to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ with them. Going beyond the walls of a church building and becoming the Church to the community around us is rewarding and it mirrors the ministry of Jesus.
If you want to help or encourage someone this week, you won't have any trouble finding them. Just go where people are and let God's Spirit increase your sensitivity to the needs around you. God bless you as you reach beyond the walls!
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