Relationships also soften people . When people are approached and they sense that someone is trying to sell them something , they often will become defensive and protective . Talk with someone , get to know them a bit , invite them to coffee or a meal , you ’ ll get a response that has such greater potential for connection .
whether we call ourselves “ evangelists ,” in office or vocation or have such a gift , we are all required to share . And why wouldn ’ t we ?! We have the best news to share !
We share too because this is what our Master Yeshua did . He spoke of the Kingdom , He spoke of His mission , He spoke of Himself . He also did so with signs and wonders to confirm His words . There is another aspect to His proclamations — relationship . One can talk of love , but love is only truly understood through experience . Yeshua spent time with people , eating with them , talking to them , listening to them , from the Pharisee to the prostitute . People didn ’ t just hear Him or watch Him — in that they all had the opportunity to relate to Him .
One of the beauties of being more relational ( and transformational ) and less transactional is that people thrive off of relationships . We are hardwired to be with others , and our joy comes from looking into people ’ s faces .
There ’ s another aspect to building relationships , or perhaps it is a means of sowing into one . Be a blessing . God has surely blessed us , given to us beyond measure , and this all started when we are helpless , sinners , and His enemies . ( see Romans 5:6-11 ) When we find ways to bless the Jewish community simply because we love them , this removes so many barriers , falsely conceived notions , and ultimately will most likely end in the opportunity for some kind of relationship . Such blessings can come in the form of volunteering , giving resources , sending money , hosting events without any ulterior motives . It often seems impossible to get through to the larger Jewish community in regard to Yeshua , but love will always reap reward because it “ never fails ” ( 1 Corinthians 13:8a ).
When the opportunity arises to share based on a sensed desire of one wanting to hear or know more , our approach ought to come from the position of a satisfied customer , not a salesman . We ’ ve received something , tried it out , seen how it has improved our lives , and we like it so much that we think that others should get it too .
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