07-23-17 Kevin Goins - Stewardship of Time

“Giving the Gift of Jesus: the Stewardship of Time”   Luke 19:1-9

Time is a precious commodity and that is why God wants us to practice the discipline of stewardship. He wants us to honor him, not just with how we spend our money, but also with how we spend our time. As Christians, we know the importance of giving time to God, to our family, and to our church. But how much time do we give to those who are outside the Kingdom of God? Today we are looking at a text which answers the question: Why should we give those who do not know Jesus the gift of our time?

First, because it takes time to look for the lost (19:1).
Second, because it takes time to see spiritual potential where, at first, there might seem to be none at all (19:2).

Third, because it takes time to be a p___-w_______ w________ (19:3-5).
A. It takes time to make a good i__________ on people before you attempt to share your faith with them.

B. To be an authentic representative of Jesus means we reach out to the people who seem to be so d__________ from us.

Fourth, because it takes time to recognize the o_____________ of the m__________ (19:5-6).

Fifth, because it takes time to n_____________ (19:7).

Finally, because it takes time to see r__________ (19:8-9).