40 Christians on a tour bus for the week. A day has come and gone. How many of us will get to know the bus driver’s name? Is he married? Does he have children? Is he a Christian? Does he believe in Jesus? Is he in Christ?

By the end of the week, will the bus driver think of us as “good Samaritans”? As 40 Christ-loving, Christ-sharing people concerned for his well-being, for his soul, Christians willing to invest a little vacation time sharing the love of Christ with this stranger, or will we be just another group of people he drove around for the week?

This is a challenge for all Christians as a group or as individuals. Will we plant the seeds of truth in all that we do? Will those we meet know more about Christ’s love for them after we’re gone than they did before we met them?

“And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” – Mark 16:15

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3

 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. – John 13:34

Rhetorical question: How can we claim to love others and not seek every opportunity to share the most essential message of our lifetime? Christ is the soul-saving message that offers eternal life in heaven!

We should do our best to plant the seeds of Truth in all we do and use the opportunities God places in front of us—whether a week-long tour or a five-minute conversation. Plant the seed. God gives the increase

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:9-10

see also: Matthew 22:37-39; Luke 10:25-37; Acts 8:4; Romans 10:14-15; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 2 Timothy 4:2; 1 John 3:18.

God First!