Saturday, November 1, 2025
1 Corinthians 9:22 NIV
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
Paul said he became "all things to all people" so that by all means possible, someone might come to Jesus. That's not a compromise on his beliefs; it's compassion for those who have not met Jesus. It's the same heart Jesus had when he met with people others avoided: the sick, the outcast, the sinner, and the Gentile. In the culture of Jesus' time, such interactions were considered crossing lines, but he not only crossed them anyway, he crossed them on purpose! He stepped into the spaces where people were lost so he could lead them to life.
Today, those “spaces" might look like community events, neighborhood Halloween gatherings, or even playing mainstream blockbuster movies in church! The point isn't the setting—it's the heart behind it. If we are living our lives to point people to Jesus, we should go where people are, just as Jesus did for us.
The writing is on the wall—our time here is limited (Psalm 39:4)—but eternity is forever. We have the opportunity to step out with courage and boldness, inviting others to experience the love of Jesus and the eternal life he offers.
Every invitation matters, and every conversation carries eternal weight.
Spend time in reflection and prayer, and ask God to open your eyes to someone who needs that invitation. Don't wait for the perfect moment or the perfect words. Just step out in faith—by all means possible—and let God use you to point someone to him.
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for meeting me right where I was. Please give me courage and compassion to do the same for others. Help me step out boldly and love people like you do, so that by all means possible, someone might come to know you. Amen.
Series Theme Verse:
Colossians 1:13-14
For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut