Connect Before You Commit

Dec 13, 2009 AM
Near Enough to Receive #3
Dave Marttunen


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How much time does it take to make a decision? Any decision? Some people, let’s call them fast decision makers, form their choices in moments. A fast decision maker will decide to buy, sell, invest or vacation at the blink of an eye. Other people, let’s call them slow decision makers, form their decisions, well, slowly. They calculate, consult, reflect and review as part of making a choice. Is one way better or worse? It depends on context. Everyone knows the two folk sayings— “he who hesitates is lost” which is balanced by “haste makes waste”. How much time, and what is needed in that time, for people to decide to follow Jesus? Jesus himself provides us with insight. Today’s Bible passage in John shows us Jesus recruiting followers as he starts his mission. Surprisingly, he gives time, information and himself to people making up their minds. This is the third message in our December Series, “Near Enough to Receive”.

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