Grace Church

Big Idea: Rather than retreating, fighting, or just blending in, we will join Jesus in reaching those who are not yet reached.   4 things a relationship with Jesus affects in you PROXIMITY: It affects where you go (:16-17)  COMPASSION: It affects how you feel (:16)   PERSPECTIVE: It affects what you see (:16)   ENGAGEMENT: It affects what you do (:17-20)  Next step: Identify and confess your personal barrier to reaching unreached people.  Proximity problem  Confession: "God, I admit that I've stayed in my comfort zones instead of going toward people who need Your love."  Step: Identify a specific place or group of people you usually avoid. Set a specific time this week to intentionally go there and begin forming just one authentic connection.  Compassion problemConfession: "Lord, I've become numb and apathetic toward lost and hurting people. I don't feel what you feel anymore."  Step: take a prayer walk or a prayer drive and pray specifically for each house or business you pass.  Perspective problem Confessio