The apostles returned to Jesus and told him everything they had done and taught. Many people were coming and going, so there was no time to eat. He said to the apostles, “Come by yourselves to a secluded place and rest for a while.” They departed in a boat by themselves for a deserted place. Many people saw them leaving and recognized them, so they ran ahead from all the cities and arrived before them. When Jesus arrived and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. Then he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:30-34, CEB)
Maybe a little twist on if you build it, they will come.
If you preach it, they will come.
When we read Acts and the stories in the gospels about people finding the disciples and Jesus, it isn’t the disciples and Jesus trying to convert people. They are loving like God loves and God is the one doing the converting.
We are called to be and do love.
Do not worry about the rest.
God has got this.
Just love.
Loving People. Loving God.
