Have you ever considered that many of the miracles that Jesus performed were for the benefit of ‘outsiders’; those who were not a part of Jeus’ flock.  Those who were scourged by populace at large.  People such as the Samaritan woman at the well, the royal official’s son, the Roman soldier’s servant…  non were a part of the ‘flock’.  Yet Jesus pursued them.  We, too, are to pursue those outside the flock.  Loving on them, blessing them, helping them; our Christianese should not be relegated to just blessing those inside the church.  We need to bless: even bless those who curse us.

I’ve had the opportunity recently to stay in the hospital for a few days… and not of my wanting!  But I made the most of the situation.  Most of those I came in contact were on the outside looking in – at this representative of Kingdom of God.  Wherever we go we represent Christ, and so there I was.  I took advantage of my hardship, and prayed for people, talked with people, and I was a friend to people.  It lifted people at a difficult time in their lives.

As Christians, we can only tell people about Jesus if we actually talk with them, building a relationship with them.  So I encourage you to be like Jesus; indiscriminate in your choice.  Purpose to befriend those outside the Kingdom, with the hopes of bringing them into the Kingdom… because really, that’s the only way they are going to get inside.  Because of the Holy Spirit working through you.  Open your eyes, your ears, your heart… and be a friend.