Summary: Sometimes we Christians are too serious. We study theology. We pray. We go to church, work in the church, spend most of our time in church... These are good things, but I think Jesus wants us also to do more sometimes, don’t you? Whenever I read about the life of Jesus I notice how often he would stop to enjoy time with his friends. He would eat, drink and be merry. And people were drawn to him! He would often attend parties with food, interesting characters, and I’m sure there was a lot of laughter too. The serious religious types didn’t like that Jesus was joining these parties and they criticized him for it. But it was in those times of fellowship that many lives were changed! Jesus truly was the “friend of sinners” even though he was completely without sin. Ray Stedman often said, “Jesus, friend of sinners, foe of hypocrites.” When’s the last time you enjoyed times with friends? Let alone non-Christian friends? Throw a party and invite all your neighbors. I’m not saying get drunk but make good food, and be welcoming. You’ll be amazed at how having a little fun can be used of God to powerfully reach others with the Good News Gospel!
