The gospel is often heard within the four walls of a church. But that’s not where it should stay. Jesus should be met within slums, crack houses, red light districts, and tribal villages. We hear from pastor Caleb Bislow, who dared to bring the gospel into some of the most isolated and dangerous places in the world. He issues a call for Christians to step into dark places with the light.
Caleb describes a burden he felt for the lost peoples of the world – he followed God’s call and ended up sharing the gospel with tribal natives, prostitutes in Kenya, lepers in India, and even prisoners. He describes a riveting account of sharing the gospel with inmates while sitting around a lethal injection table that was shaped like a cross. Why does he do it? In Caleb’s words, “my love for these people cancels out my fear for my own life… I’m not a superhero, I’m just a normal guy.” He points to God’s practice of using ordinary people for His glory. There are certain places in the world we tend to see as “problems,” but God loves those people just as much as the rest of His world. When ordinary people say yes to the extraordinary God, He moves mountains and changes hearts in amazing ways.
When we step out in faith, as Caleb describes, we see God “burst through.” Maybe you don’t live near an African tribe, or a red-light district. But your neighbor next door is grieving the death of her marriage. Your child’s teacher is feeling the pressure of teaching things that go against her worldview. Your spouse is struggling to believe God truly loves him. Will you step out in faith, and watch how God moves? Will you live the dangerous life?
