A Radical Christian 10-20-24
A couple of days ago, I felt as though some were thinking: “What kind of Christian is she?” To be honest, I don’t care what they think. They probably think that way because I am a radical evangelist. I am about witnessing the Gospel to lost souls. Many people that I’m around don’t understand what ministry is about.
First of all, everybody has different personalities, and they are designed by God for a specific reason, which is to glorify Him. Our ministries and personalities work together. I am an outgoing person, therefore because of my call, I connect with all types of people.
On Friday, a door of opportunity opened for me to in the company of people who are much different than me. It was easy to relate to them because they didn’t see me with a clergy collar, or dressed in a suit, or some other way that they would stand out.
Internet -The term "radical Christian" can have different meanings. It can refer to embodying a deep commitment and devotion to following Jesus Christ, going beyond complacent religiosity and embracing a faith that is action-oriented, transformative, and wholehearted1. It can also mean spending time with the Lord and doing what he tells you to do, and to be where he called you to be, and to walk in the authority, power and dominion and might that’s already invested in you by Jesus when you got born again, to grow up in Jesus and live for him seeking him and him alone2. In addition, "radical" can also mean "extreme," and Christians are explicitly called to an extreme, or radical, love, which, following the example of Jesus on the Cross, has at its core an authentic forgiveness that is to be extended even to our enemies3. When I found the definition to “Radical Christian” I was overjoyed, because that is who I am!
Jesus was radical – the Pharisees accused Him of being a devil because He mingled with sinners. Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Matthew 9:10-13).
Paul became what the people were (not sinning) but to be able to minister to them. and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ, that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you (1 Corinthians 9:20-23).
How are you going to relate to people if you make them feel like you are superior because you’re in ministry? The way I dress is a God thing! I am so blessed to be able to coordinate my wardrobe with the Holy Spirit’s help, praise the Lord! People look at the way we carry ourselves; therefore the way we look and act are important in ministry.
I desire to make people feel comfortable and that is of utmost importance. Not only will they listen to you, but they will also feel comfortable enough to ask questions; always be prepared to give an answer. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15).
To those who do not understand ministry, I advise you to learn and understand, instead of being judgmental. Walking in my calling!
His handmaiden, Betty A. Burnett ~ burnettministries.org
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