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Right Under Your Nose
by Bill Allison
 “I
have seen few persons whose minds were spiritually darker when he came
into my Sunday school class, or one who seemed more unlikely ever to become
a Christian of clear decided views, still less to fill any sphere of extended
public usefulness.”
Those were the words of D.L. Moody’s Sunday school teacher. (Moody's
picture left.)
History has clearly proven that his first impression of Moody was wrong...
way wrong.
When it comes to spotting people you should train and invest your life
in, first impressions are often wrong.
It's an ironic fact that throughout history God has used some of the
most unlikely people from some of the most ordinary places to make an
extraordinary difference for him.
So, when considering an "unlikely one," don't let the exterior
fool you.
Like Jesus, don't be afraid to go after those who have promise but need
much work.
Don't despise or overlook an acorn. Instead, dare to see beyond the acorn
to envision the full grown oak tree.
And don't be put off by a lack of what the culture values and claims
is necessary for "success."
Be like Jesus: Look for the RAW material of a disciple—then take
the time and pains to shape and form it.
It seemed to work pretty well for Jesus.
And if you’re wondering why I’m kind of partial to unlikely
ones... it’s because I am one.
Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of
you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many
were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to
shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and
the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that
no one may boast before him.
–I Corinthians 1:26-29
DON'T MISS THE POINT:
Is there some "unlikely one" right under your nose whom you
should train, coach, disciple, and mentor this summer? Of course he/she
doesn't look like a world changer right now. That's precisely why they
need YOU to invest your life in them! What are you waiting for? Summer
is here.
* NOTE: The above quote about D.L. Moody was taken from the FREE
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Four
More Freebies…
Right Under Your Nose
1. Right
Under Your Nose… Part 2
2. Another
True Story: A Most Unlikely One
3. The
Michael Jordan Effect: Why Finding a “Superstar” Is NOT the
Answer for
Your Ministry
4. Under
the Radar: Regular People in Regular Churches Having a God-Sized
Impact
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How to Find and
Be a Mentor…
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Just for Fun…
In honor of our nose theme this month… here is a short article
that you have to read to believe. Hint: It may affect the way you
handle your kids when they engage in a certain habit that has to
do with their nose!
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THERE NOW.
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