Get ‘Em in the River—But How Do They Stay There? | Richard Jett

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/get-em-in-the-river-but-how-do-they-stay-there/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ We say we want people to follow Jesus. But are our lives actually making them want Him? “You can guide a horse to a well, but you can’t force it to drink. However, you can add salt to its oats.” That line sits in my grandpa’s journal, and I keep coming back to one question: How salty is my life? Sometimes you don’t realize the weight of something until after the fact. I wrote the article “Get ‘Em in the River” before leading our current seniors on a mission trip back to Puerto Rico. But it was on that trip that I actually saw what happens when people step into the river. Before going into a tourist area to pray with people, we gathered in the van. We took time to be still and ask God for a name, an image—anything that might help us know whom He wanted us to approach. What came to my mind was Hebrews 11:6 (NLT): “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Not exactly inspiring…more like convicting. I knew it was a gentle rebuke. God was about to expose my lack of faith in His power at work in these students. We say we want people to follow Jesus. But are our lives actually making them want Him? “You can guide a horse to a well, but you can’t force it to drink. However, you can add salt to its oats.” That line sits in my grandpa’s journal, and I keep coming back to one question: How salty is my life? Sometimes you don’t realize the weight of something until after the fact. I wrote the article “Get ‘Em in the River” before leading our current seniors on a mission trip back to Puerto Rico. But it was on that trip that I actually saw what happens when people step into the river. Before going into a tourist area to pray with people, we gathered in the van. We took time to be still and ask God for a name, an image—anything that might help us know whom He wanted us to approach. What came to my mind was Hebrews 11:6 (NLT): “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Not exactly inspiring…more like convicting. I knew it was a gentle rebuke. God was about to expose my lack of faith in His power at work in these students. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get the RENEW.org App -- https://renew-app-page.bolt.host/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW