We're just normal people

Yes, we are.
What a strange introduction, right? Not really, because it has to do with presuppositions and false images people have about one another. We all assume things, and in places where our understanding is lacking, we tend to fill in the gaps with our ignorance.

So what does an unbeliever really know about a Christian? He knows that the man (or woman) has got faith in God, he knows that they visit a place of worship, and that they follow certain rules of conduct. Furthermore, they reject certain things that an unbeliever cherishes, and for him these are essential, maybe, so he cannot comprehend how Christians can do without them gladly. And since the unbeliever considers his worldview as normal and natural, anything that is in a collision, material or logical, with this worldview, is strange and irrational.

And the gap comes into existence. Huge gap.

I do not intend to nullify this gap, because in my worldview God is the only One able to do that, but I want to say to the unbelievers that we are just normal people - and then some ;)

We live our lives as you do, we breathe the same air and drink the same water, we work at the same workplaces as you do, and we pay our taxes dutifully. There is difference, though, but if I were you, I would embrace it, instead of being afraid of it.

We love you.
We care what is going to happen to you.
We have the sure information what is going to happen to you unless you believe in the Only God.
We have the message of your salvation.
We want to tell you about it.
We need to tell you about it.
There is NOTHING more important to tell anybody than this Gospel about our Lord Jesus who saves sinners.

Next time you see one of us, somewhere, preaching in the street, handing out tracts, talking to you on a bus or train - try to listen, please. You see, God does not put you near one of us without a reason. Listen to the Gospel and may God open your heart to His Truth.