One of my biggest challenges has been to share the gospel with people on the subway. The first step is initiating a conversation, which is a challenge all in itself. Some people are very independent and unapproachable. Sometimes I succeed in starting a conversation and the person I have met actually wants to talk. Some people are actually quite lonely in this big city. Here are the awesome New Yorkers I have met. As you read about these people, say a prayer for them please, that the eyes of their hearts would be opened.
Evelyn - She is Catholic and was interested in telling me things to see in New York. We discussed homosexuality, which is a hard issue for me to talk about. The world does not want to see homosexuality as a valid sin, and it doesn't seem fair to them.
Margret - Piano teacher moving from Brooklyn to Queens. She is Hindu, and we talked about Jesus. She said people are attracted to Jesus because they want someone to follow, like a movie star. I told her the best thing about Jesus is that He offers us guaranteed forgiveness of sins. She lives alone and gave me her phone number, so we can hang out.
Christina - She has a lovely New York accent and lives in Queens. She is Catholic, but doesn't think we should live in regret for our sin. I said that I definitely believe people are guilty of sin, but that with the death of Jesus on the cross, we have complete freedom and forgiveness of our sins. She wants to branch out and gave me her number so she can visit a church in Queens with me. So I invited her to apologetics cafe.
Ephesians 1:18-19 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
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