…regardless of our temperaments, we all must become initiators. The mark of a mature Christian is whether she or he chooses to be the “host” (the initiator) or the “guest” (the receiver) in relationships where being a host is most appropriate. There are, of course, times when those who are ordinarily hosts should be guests. The point is that the call to love those around us is in part a call to identify their needs. Once we have some understanding of their needs, we must find ways to meet them that are natural for us.
–Rebecca Pippert
We all have a role to play in sharing Christ with others. We can’t hide behind our personalities or temperaments and say “that’s just too uncomfortable for me.” Instead, as a mature Christian, I must step out of my comfort zone to choose to be the host/initiator so that I can be obedient to Christ’s command to share His good news. I must then identify the needs of my guest/receiver, and then strive to meet those needs in a Christlike way that comes naturally to me.
God, help me to be willing to step out of my comfort zone today to be an initiator in finding out what someone else needs. And help me to meet those needs in a compassionate, gracious, loving way.