Yesterday my mom and I talked about sharing the Gospel. She was saddened by the lack of response to the Good News and asked why it even matters to share it when no one is listening. She asked me why I persisted in saying the same thing over and over.
I have asked myself that many times. It seems like it's not worth it. There is so little feedback.
But I have found that over the years, as a Bible-carrying student in high school, a Sunday School teacher, a missionary, a Good News Club teacher, a teacher/mom raising children, and now someone involved in jail ministry---the Gospel can be new and fresh each time you share it.
It never gets old. There are always nuances to emphasize. There may be completely different people around. If it is the same people there are different circumstances to address.
Someone has noted that it takes several exposures to the Truth before someone accepts it, usually. It may be a quick conversation, or a snatch heard on the radio. It might be a tract. Any one of these things could convince someone to convert to belief in Christ, but more often it is a combination of these things.
When I write on this blog I always start out with an issue that's on my mind. I end up with the hope that is in me in Christ Jesus, because that is the most important thing.
We all need to practice sharing Christ! The more you do it, day in and day out, you will be accustomed to it, eating---breathing---sleeping the Gospel! It's practice that makes perfect, and what should you be perfecting?
As believers we should be perfecting sharing Christ.
Yes, it is offensive to people. You always have to check if you are the offense, or the Gospel. You shouldn't be the offense. The Gospel is inherently offensive.
So, I make no excuse for continuously pointing to the Gospel. I am praying for many people whom I know do not know Christ, but I have links to them one way or another: family, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, students, and those I meet online.
And God knows who is really listening, who is being touched by just that particular message, argument, or line of reasoning. God in his infinite wisdom chose us weaklings to deliver the truth.
What really matters? Politics? Events? History? Art? Music?
Every single thing on this earth is eclipsed by Faith. Faith is something that matters in all areas. It is the vital link to joy.
So I will continue to harp on. I will continue to practice sharing Christ. I will keep it up, and I will keep praying that I will not grow weary or discouraged. I know that I am to be obedient to my God, and He has commanded me to share the Good News.
How about practicing with me?
I have asked myself that many times. It seems like it's not worth it. There is so little feedback.
But I have found that over the years, as a Bible-carrying student in high school, a Sunday School teacher, a missionary, a Good News Club teacher, a teacher/mom raising children, and now someone involved in jail ministry---the Gospel can be new and fresh each time you share it.
It never gets old. There are always nuances to emphasize. There may be completely different people around. If it is the same people there are different circumstances to address.
Someone has noted that it takes several exposures to the Truth before someone accepts it, usually. It may be a quick conversation, or a snatch heard on the radio. It might be a tract. Any one of these things could convince someone to convert to belief in Christ, but more often it is a combination of these things.
When I write on this blog I always start out with an issue that's on my mind. I end up with the hope that is in me in Christ Jesus, because that is the most important thing.
We all need to practice sharing Christ! The more you do it, day in and day out, you will be accustomed to it, eating---breathing---sleeping the Gospel! It's practice that makes perfect, and what should you be perfecting?
As believers we should be perfecting sharing Christ.
Yes, it is offensive to people. You always have to check if you are the offense, or the Gospel. You shouldn't be the offense. The Gospel is inherently offensive.
So, I make no excuse for continuously pointing to the Gospel. I am praying for many people whom I know do not know Christ, but I have links to them one way or another: family, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, students, and those I meet online.
And God knows who is really listening, who is being touched by just that particular message, argument, or line of reasoning. God in his infinite wisdom chose us weaklings to deliver the truth.
What really matters? Politics? Events? History? Art? Music?
Every single thing on this earth is eclipsed by Faith. Faith is something that matters in all areas. It is the vital link to joy.
So I will continue to harp on. I will continue to practice sharing Christ. I will keep it up, and I will keep praying that I will not grow weary or discouraged. I know that I am to be obedient to my God, and He has commanded me to share the Good News.
How about practicing with me?
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