Do you know the people who live around you? Do you know their names? Do you know their phone numbers? How many children do they have?
If you are operating in the culture of the kingdom of God, you would know why I am asking this questions. As disciples of Jesus, we are the light of the world and the salt of the earth. The first people to enjoy our light and seasonings are the people that live close to us.
If you don’t know their names then I’m sure you have not introduced them to Jesus your Lord and Savior.
So here is a new challenge for you! Get to know the names and phone numbers of the people who live around you.
Not all neighbours are friendly. I remember we had a neighbour about 15 years ago. We said hello to him every time we saw him. I think we did that about once or twice every month. We lived in an apartment building then and lived on a different floor but his parking space was next ours. This man never bothered to respond our greetings for at least one year. Then one day he responded because we did not give up.
Let’s not get discouraged because your neighbor doesn’t want to know you. Continue to reach out in love.
Be the light.
“”You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14 ESV