The book of Acts makes it sound as easy as 1-2-3. All it takes is a one
sentence explanation and these disciples of John who have never “even heard
there is a Holy Spirit” become disciples of Jesus and start speaking in
tongues. We live in a world where people tend to hold onto what they know a
little more tightly and are suspicious of things “we've not even heard of.” But
maybe these disciples of John were looking for the “one whose sandals I am
unworthy to tie” just like John was and all they needed was someone to say,
“we've have found the one you are looking for.” Maybe it is easy for us as well
as long as we are ready to give a reason for the hope we have (1 Peter 3:15) since
it seems like we live in a time when people are anxious for something to hope
in. But that means we will have to do something Lutherans generally “have not
even heard of” namely talking about Jesus outside of church.
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