The Effect of High Gas Prices on The Gospel.

So, the other day I was filling up my small two door oldsmobile and was shocked that it cost forty bucks to fill it up. It's only a 12 Gallon Tank! Being in full time ministry and working on my own you never know where the next dollar is going to come from so the first thought I had was "Is it worth it to go to Virginia Beach every week and share the Gospel"

Virginia Beach is probably the greatest place to do open air in the summer, the boardwalk is thick with people, and the giant hotels echo your voice without much effort...However it's about forty miles from where I live. Normally not a big deal and most of the time we car pool. But it got me thinking.

Maybe the High Gas prices will force people to share the Gospel closer to home...

Would I normally spend a Saturday night sharing the Gospel at our local beach? No not normally, but now it seems to be a very good option. What if the sole purpose of these high Gas prices had nothing to do with economy and drilling, but everything to do with effecting WHERE Christians share the Gospel.

How many people will not be driving long distances for vacation? How many people will be forced to stay home this year?

Maybe God can use this high dollar ball and chain to make us become missionaries in our own neighborhood and city.

After all...Everything...works for His Glory, whether we like it or not.

Marcus