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Have you noticed in the accounts of Paul in the New Testament, that whenever he entered a new town, he first went to their synagogue and the very next place to visit was their marketplace. Why do you suppose that is?

Paul knew that was where the activity of the town took place and where he would find key people in the community. He wanted to reach the business people, the ones in the community that made things happen, those that fed and clothed the families, supported the families and the people as a whole. He wanted to reach the decision makers, the influencers of the community and those who could support and encourage a new ministry being developed in that area. Paul wasn’t fussed about who those business people were. He spoke to both men and women in the marketplace and introduced the Christian faith to them all.

Who do you know in the marketplace that you can introduce Christ to?  Who do you know that needs a friend or just someone to listen to them?

In the business world we are often so wrapped up in what we’re doing on a daily basis, and meeting deadlines, that often friendships, or the potential for friendships, are shoved aside. But don’t forget we are on show always, and that we have the light of Christ to shine. How will people see that if we don’t do something about it?

One way we can touch others is to spend time getting to know them. That could mean at networking events, over lunch or a cuppa, at a staff meeting or in an elevator. It means making use of our ears, our hearts and our minds and really listening to what others are saying and picking up on the unspoken word, the body language, the ‘attitude’ or something that demonstrates they have a need or that something is missing.  Often this will take place over several occasions and not just one meeting, but sometimes you might just strike them when the need is urgent. Seek God and listen and He will point you to those who need to hear from you.  KMT