I am blessed as a pursuer of Christ to be surrounded by a group of brothers, sisters, and fellow believers who each possess an individual spark of every characteristic that I want to be known for when I become a leader; whether it be patience, kindness, clear-headedness, reliance on prayer, knowledge of the Scriptures, or any other of the multitude.
These people act as examples for me in that one specific area - they usually don't know it, and I usually don't tell them, but I look up to them secretly and silently. Those people may be reading this post, and if you are, then I deeply thank you for being the example that you have been, and I would encourage you to continue the fight and keep in it - for you stand as an example for many people (who you may never know about.)
Not only do I thank you, but I would give a commission: we who stand as examples must seek to refine each and every part of our lives in order to remain standing as a mirror of the One to come. For our example can be used by the Lord even without our conscious effort to bring both the lost and the believer closer to Him.
We do not know how many the Lord has affected through us, but I pray that we would never forget that it is not just the evangelism that we ourselves consciously do that affect the people around us, but also the unintentional testimony that is given through our lives. Lifestyle evangelism provides a solid starting base for a new believer to begin pursuing Christ, and it also gives fellow believers comradeship and encouragement while they run the race.
Pursue the Spirit and uphold a God-pleasing life in every aspect, for you do not know the number of those who are looking up to you.
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