crazy or committed?

this morning as i rode the train up to school, i had the pleasure of boarding the gospel express. this is the not so positive name i have given to the trains that have very boisterous morning preachers, usually charismatic women. this morning i was in a fairly entertained mood so i was not quite as skeptical as i sometimes am. i listened through my headphones to her story of condemnation and malice against all who were not following god and that jesus was born in a manger and something about miracles. i don't think she ever really got around to sharing the gospel but it was interesting to watch. as we screamed noisily along she overpowered the noise of the train with some message from god that she had for us.
as i stood there with my back to her, i watched the faces of those on the train. most snickered at the crazy spectacle, while others (myself included) just stared, blank faced at nothing. all this got me to thinking, if i was bolder i would ask her how effective her ministry was? not feeling so bold, i rather thought to myself is this really the way to bring christ to hurting people? her content was mostly right and she was bold enough to proclaim it, and people were hearing it, even as they laughed at her. i can't come down on her for that, the message for whatever motive or method was being proclaimed, but to what end.
now reflecting on this whole event, i'm happy that that lady was boldly telling what she believed, not that i would do the same but it did convict my heart to the fact that the message isn't much good for lost and lonely people without someone willing to speak it.
the city is a fascinating place, so many people and so many seeking out the truth, but is this the way we should go about bringing it to their ears? i guess i come away from this whole event with two major prayers:
1. god give me boldness to proclaim truth to those who need to hear it
2. but give me the discernment to know when, where, and how

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