Let me tell you about a woman named Danielle, who grew up in a broken home, and didn’t know anything about the Good News of Jesus Christ. When she was in high school, a college student named Olivia befriended her and her friends. Olivia would show up at Danielle’s sporting events to cheer her on, and even volunteered in Danielle’s high school cafeteria. Over time, Danielle and her friends formed a real friendship with Olivia.
One week, Olivia invited Danielle and her friends to attend a Young Life meeting, and the girls all went. Despite not knowing anything about Jesus, several of the girls began attending the youth group regularly. Then one night, the speaker gave an invitation. He said, “If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to wash away your sins, please come forward.” And guess what? Danielle and three of her friends were saved. Right there!
Danielle’s life was changed entirely because a youth leader poured time into a relationship with her, and at the right moment, shared the Good News. This week, consider ways you can build relationships with others. Make a priority out of sharing the Good News. You just might change someone’s life – just as Olivia changed Danielle’s.
This is Luis Palau.