Have you ever seen these words? Often times we walk up to a place and see the words posted on a sign hanging on the door. Unfortunately, that is how many people view church. They decide not to go because they were not invited. They feel like they will be stared at because they do not know anyone there. They wonder how the other congregants will receive an outsider. They are looking through the eyes of the world because no one has shown them grace through a simple invitation.
This post will be a short one because the message is very simple. Many people are missing out on salvation because no one has taken the time to invite them to church. When was the last time you invited a friend, a neighbor, a coworker? Last month? Last year? Never?For those in the 'never' column, trust me, it doesn't hurt a bit. No one is going to bite you for inviting them to church. I know some of you are not comfortable with stepping out like that. But, let me ask you one question. Do you want to get to heaven and have an unsaved friend standing outside the Pearly Gates look to you and say, "Why didn't you tell me"?
With Easter fast approaching, do not forget that there is someone waiting for the invitation. Out of the hundreds of people you contact each week, make it a point to reach out to a few of them. Let's replace "By Invitation Only" with "Come On In". Be Jesus to someone. Invite them along with you this Sunday.
Many Blessings.
Josh
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