This is how I think of it. God loves everyone He made. However we all have free will and as you know very well, we all make bad choices.
As a disciple maker or what I refer to as a BiVo Minister, you desire is to see as many of God’s children return to Him in love.
Why are they not willing to return?
There is an enemy! A spiritual enemy! The devil whose goal is to disconnect as many children of God from the love of the Father. (Mark 3:27)
This means that you can’t simply try to reason with people to become disciples of Jesus. First you must stand with them against the lies and tricks of the enemy.
We do this in the place of prayer! As a BiVo Minister, 80% of your work for a person or group of people is prayer. Prayer that is inspired by your love for God and for the people of God. Prayer against the enemy and for the people you are sent to by God.
I believe that the best thing that can happen to any person on earth is to be completely united to God and to be a reflection of His unconditional love. This love is demonstrated to us in Jesus Christ.
So dear BiVO Minister! Spend much time in prayers and don’t be surprised when the enemy tries to stop you with all manner of distractions.
Keep praying, keep loving, and keep inviting people to discover Jesus with you in Discovery Groups.