"Now Moses said to Hobab [or, Jethro] the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law, 'We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, "I will give it to you." Come with us, and we will treat you well; for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.' "
This is a good example of how believers are to do evangelism--even with those within our own extended families. Moses' father-in-law Jethro was not a member of the old covenant church community (so far as we can tell). Still, Moses invites him to join with the church, as they enter into the Promised Land.
We should still do that today. Let us welcome people into our Sabbath church worship services, recognizing that this is good for them--as they get to witness the children of God enjoy their Heavenly Father. Perhaps the Lord will bring them also to Himself, and they will be joined to Christ.
[Puritan quote of the day: "It is better to meet God with tears in your eyes than weapons in your hand. You may overcome Him sooner by re-
pentance than by resistance." --Thomas Watson, in, "A Body of Divin-
ity"]
