“But
sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to
everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and
fear.” 1 Peter 3:15
This
morning (on Thursday, by the way) I was looking at my bill for the internet
service in my house. I was surprised at the amount. It was about $16 more than
what I usually pay. Immediately I called the internet company.
After
going through a process of automated answers I finally reached an agent to
speak with. I told him my issues. After reviewing for a moment he had told me
that my one year promotion of the deal had ended. I did remember about the one
year promotion but I had not realized that it was already over.
The
agent was kind and he asked me to stay for a moment so that he can find a way
to extend the promotion. While he was examining he asked, “So what do you do,
Mr. Kwon?” (I always find it funny when people call me that way…) I told him,
“I am a church pastor.”
“Oh,
nice! What denomination are you?” “I am a Seventh-day Adventist.”
When
he heard that he said, “I don’t go to church anymore but I believe that
Saturday is the day of worship!” I couldn’t believe my ears. We started
chatting more and the agent started telling me his Catholic background and why
he didn’t go to church any more. Knowing that I am pastor, he started asking me
deep questions about faith. He was going through issues and he was looking for
answers. I offered to pray for him. I wasn’t sure at first because I know these
dialogues are recorded, but he didn’t care and I prayed for him and his family.
We
need to be ready all the time. When people reach out to you because you are a
Christian, we need to be ready to witness Jesus. They will come to you
unexpectedly. It will be a great opportunity to witness when that happens!
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