Here is a a good look at Evangelism in the light of our God who is for us - all. Again, from William Willimon.
Christian salvation is another view of humanity that arises out of faith in a God who has chosen to be for us. Our lives are not the sum of our choices, but rather the results of the impact of God's grace upon us. Evangelism is an imaginative act that enables people to describe their lives in the light of the purpose of the world.
Our lives are "the results of the impact of God's grace upon us." I have not been good at stating how much imagination it takes to be an evangelist. We must be able to see a world that is not quite like the one in which we live...and yet...we must see it all and tell folks about it. When we are beloved - and that is our story that is handed to us before we have any opportunity to act - we must begin to imagine what life will be...right here...right within the next steps we take. We do not have control over it. Life within the grasp of a promise is life that offers surprises and new opportunities that we may not have thought could be a part of this cosmic and eternal life. Our lives are given greater purpose when we are are inspired to imagine God's gift of life as our own.
Connection: Imagine more people called beloved...imagine breaking all boundaries within the embrace of this love of God. This is the beginning of life within the beloved community.
You shape us, O God. You continue to remind us of your love that knows no end and this power of love becomes the power for a life that unfolds in ways we have not anticipated. Lead us on this journey to new life. Amen.
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