Reaching Others With the Good News of Christ By Will Graham

Reaching Others With the Good News of Christ By Will Graham Recently I stood on the historic Sydney Harbour Bridge, the iconic steel structure that crosses the span between the Central Business District and the North Shore of Australia’s most populous city. As I pondered the bridge, I thought about the evangelistic theme of “building bridges”—developing relationships with people so we can speak into their lives with the hope of Jesus. We build those connections because we care deeply for people and want them to know the peace found in a relationship with Christ. Standing by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, I was struck by something. While this bridge offered the most incredible views of one of my favorite cities, sightseeing was not the purpose of the structure. And while there were plenty of people around me who were enjoying their workouts, exercise was not the point of the structure either. We were merely enjoying the benefit of something that had a much bigger purpose. My friends, it doesn’t matter how much time, money, expertise, creative talent or effort is put into building a bridge if that bridge is never used for its purpose. Even more so, while a physical bridge like the one spanning Sydney Harbour serves an important role in transportation, the bridges we build to reach the lost have an eternal purpose. Don’t miss the opportunities that God provides to cross over and share the hope of Jesus in a struggling and dying world! Today’s Prayer Dear God, help us to build relationships with our friends and neighbors so we can share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them. Give us the courage to take advantage of every opportunity to make You known. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.