BEST MAN BUT NOT GROOM
Our role in evangelism can be compared with what John the Baptist said about himself. He saw himself as the best man in the wedding. Jesus is the bridegroom. The one who hears and believes is the bride. John the Baptist’s job was to see to it that the marriage occurred successfully, without attracting attention to himself in the process. The bride doesn’t take on the best man’s name. She belongs to the bridegroom. When we understand that our intent in presenting the gospel is to bring about a new marriage, even those far away suddenly seem much closer. They are within reach. Of course, some even after taking an honest look, will turn Jesus down. We cannot prevent that. But we CAN do something about people who reject Him because He comes wrapped in the traditions, dogmas, or moralisms of the messenger. Such potentially damaging influences we can avoid. From Living Proof, by Jim Petersen, pg. 52
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