The Purpose of Ministry

My mind doesn't stop...the thoughts...the ideas...the questions...just keep coming...keep rolling...
Last night at FatBoys we were reminded by a street musician (an interesting man), who came to our prayer circle, why we do what we do...the purpose of Fatboys...and that our work is not in vain, not going to waste...that people really do appreciate what we do...He reminded me of a couple lines from Under the Overpass

"When we're willing to to get down to eating together, listening and telling the truth together, cleaning together, pealing potatoes together, the Gospel comes alive," (pg 46-47).

"...but our good intentions and sound theology are wasted if those we minister to don't feel that we care about their immediate concerns," (pg 48).

Preaching the Gospel to a homeless person will mean nothing to them, they have heard the speech. Giving them a track is just added luggage to their belongings...we must first care for them if we want them to know God...to see and understand who God is and that God loves them...but if we fail to help them, our preaching and track giving is meaningless. That is why FatBoys focuses on giving food and clothing, that is why we listen to them and talk with them...why we care for them...to see the Gospel come alive in our interactions with the needy.

The questions are still rolling..."Lord, I seek your guidance and direction...I want to walk in truth...to walk in your ways...guide me Lord...give me direction...Thank you for you love, for your inclined ear to our prayers...to our concerns...to our needs and wants...Thank you God for caring for us...and watching over us. I love you Lord, Amen."