isn’t eveiybody?” Make them think about the question that has a real point to it. In a similar vein you could talk of something that attracts interest. To a doctor I always talk about peculiar things in the body. For instance, why is it that canker sores in the mouth never leave a scar? It is because God has made the flesh to heal with the same kind of tissue. If the mouth was full of scars, one would lose his sense of taste. An eighth thought concerning the approach is- to remember to let the other person do some of the talking. Get them started and let them finish. This is your opportunity to learn about them. When Jesus met Nicodemus, He let him do the talking. Don’t unneces sarily break into his conversation. You listen to what he says, so that you will know what kind of answer to make (I Peter 3:15). As our last thought, always put yourself on the level of the person with whom you are dealing. Don’t talk down to him. You must use divine wisdom and judgment as you listen. Suppose you say to an unsaved friend, “How would you like to be absolutely holy; good enough to go to heaven if you should drop dead now?” Or you might take the position of being a learner and ask, “My friend, can you tell me how I can be saved and go to heaven?” 'When I go into an airport, I head for the information desk and inquire, “If this is the information desk, can you tell me how I can have my sins forgiven and go to heaven? I’d like to know.” You would be sur prised at the answers one gets. (I never yet have found anybody in such a place who knew anything about the Bible, the way to heaven, or how to get one’s sins forgiven. This is in the United States, not Africa, India or China.) As we have seen, there are many possible ways whereby we can approach loved ones as well as strangers who need the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour. The important thing is to ap proach someone, not just sit back and think about it. You will be blessed by God as you do. 4
bald. You might tell him, “Say, I’m glad to meet you. Perhaps you’re a prophet of God.” This will get his at tention and he will wonder why you said it. You can explain that the Bible tells about a bald-headed man who was a prophet, but who was scorned by the village children (II Kings 2:23). Un less my experience is a hundred per cent wrong, he will want to know more about the Bible and especially this in cident. This is why you need to read and study your Bible. As another means of approach, seek to refer to some interesting object M y times are in that mighty Hand That formed the earth, the moon and stars; That measured oceans, heavens span And for the sea set doors and bars. Why should I fear what man can do, When in that hand I rest secure? In life, or death, 'twill bear me through There I am sheltered safe and sure. M y times are in my Father's Hand, How could I wish or ask for more? For He who has my pathway planned, Will guide me till my journey's o'er. M y times are in my Saviour's Hand, Nail pierced upon the cross for me, And He will lead me to that land. Where I with Him shall ever be. — Margaret K. Fraser which is nearby. It may be an animal, a part of the landscape, or even some thing pertaining to the weather. The sixth suggestion on approach could be to ask a serious question. Here is an example — start by saying: Did you ever figure up how many sins are against you?” Or, “Do you suppose God would be pleased to have you come and live with Him?” It is not good just to start by saying, “Are you saved?” Most people of the world won’t even know what you are talking about. It is like asking, “Are you a Christian? It is too easy for anyone to say, “Sure, MY TIMES ARE IN HIS HANDS
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