The devotional is entitled, "Christ Appeal." It talks about our ability to attract or draw people because of the natural charisma of Jesus shining through us.
As I look 5-10 years out for CLC, I wonder who we will attract. Who will we draw with this new building and programs and outreach? I hope it is not members of other churches. That is no net gain for the kingdom. I hope that we attract those who do not know, who do not believe and yet there is something irresistible that they find here. I hope we attract the seeker who knows that something is missing and discovers it here. I hope that we draw people who have given up on "organized" religion until they realize that we are different at CLC. I hope we attract people who don't look like us. I hope we draw those who are lost and need a savior.
Then, and only then, will we fulfill our calling as light to a darkened world and salt to a tasteless world.
Who do you hope to attract?
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