In the way of Jesus

When Jesus walked the earth he didn't set up seminars, or establish programs. He didn't treat people differently by targeting only certain demographics, nor did he ever tell us that the way to Heaven is through converting people. He was semi-nomadic. He never acquired property or concerned himself with building renovations or sound and lighting equipment.
Jesus came to love, save and teach us how we should live. He set the example for us. Toward the end of his physical work on this planet he said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, i am sending you." (John 20:21)
The Father sent him to set an example, to lay a pattern for us to follow. Perhaps a suitable paraphrase could read, "In the same manner that the Father sent me, now i am sending you to work in the same manner."
Perhaps that is reading too much into it!?!?

Worry not about how you are going to convert people. In fact, don't convert people. Love people. Your salvation is not dependent upon the number of people that you bring to church, or that are saved because of you. Those are not the good fruits that we have been commanded to bear.
The Bible tell us what the fruits that we are to bear are:
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control." (Galatians 5:22)
Are we exhibiting these? Are we growing stronger in these? Do we check ourselves periodically against this verse?

• "Produce fruit in keeping with repentance." (Matthew 3:8)
• "The axe is already at the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." (Matthew 3:10)
• "Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." (Matthew 7:20)

If we live and strive for good fruits we will not need to sell God or try to convert people. They will notice and come to us (or God as it were).

Your servant,

michial