Jesus seemed to have this priority in his life and ministry. While crowds were part of his norm, he had a unique ability to focus on one person at a time. Think about it:

- Jesus encountered one religious leader at night (Nicodemus).
- He talked with one woman at a well.
- He told one blind man to go wash in a pool.
- Some friends lowered one lame man through a roof for Jesus to heal.
- He challenged one rich young ruler.
- Jesus loved to tell stories, and one was about one widow who gave everthing.

There’s such power in one. I don’t believe he saw crowds; he saw one, and one, and one. I’m not saying numbers don’t matter – numbers mean everything because of what they represent. One life. One life at a time. Jesus was consumed with this mission of changing lives. His focus was clear. Jesus was observant and very intentional. He wasted no time trying to reconcile with Judas, because he was focused on reaching one more, then one more, then one more, then you and me.

What is your focus?

To be like Jesus, in part, is to be consumed with one. What one person are you investing in – building a relationship with so that you can invite them to C3 or to meet Christ. You and I have this one life, this one moment to be a part of this one movement to become the church God had in mind. A church with one purpose – being the relevant church tirelessly devoted to changing lives. Who in your life needs you to see one? Who is it that is counting on you not to be distracted with the Judas’ of your life and circumstances because they desperately need to be seen? Who has God placed in your life that you’ve not really noticed yet? Who would be the one that would come with you to worship this Sunday if you’d just see them as God does and love them and invite them. Just do it – invest and invite!

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