My dad never turns them away, but rather, he welcomes them into his home and gives them a kind of hospitality that most of these people probably rarely get. He loves talking with them. My dad makes it clear to his new friends that he won't be converted, but they can still discuss their beliefs and become friends.
The other day, my dad went to the Hospital to visit one of his Jehovah's witness friends that he met on his front door step, who had pneumonia. The guy could not believe that my dad took time out of his day to come and visit him.... and my dad just simply said, "You're my friend now, and this is what friends do".
This little story just blew me away because I always thought these people just got doors shut in their faces majority of the time. But my dad actually takes the time to get to know them. My dad always tells me, "They may have different beliefs than me, but they are still people... and Jesus loves all people.
Just thought I would share and hopefully this story will bring you just as much encouragement as it brought me. I am thankful to have a dad that shows me through his actions, what Jesus would do. Hopefully this week we will be reminded to look beyond ourselves and make a difference in someone else's day... even if they are 'different'.
"Right now three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
3 comments:
Your dad is so awesome!!!! He definitely gives me hope. Thanks for sharing this. =)
That is so cool. Door to door evangelists need more people like your dad to show them the love of Christ. It's inspiring to hear when others step out of their comfort zone and embrace strangers as their friends.
My hubby always teases me because i am always talking to the Mormons and Witnesses.
I welcome the discussions we get into.
I know that i've raised curiosity in some of them as to why they believe what they believe.
I think it's great that your dad is so friendly and loving. That is what Christ calls us to do.
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