But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? —Romans 10:14
15-25% of the population of the world is yet to hear a clear presentation of the gospel so that they can personally place saving faith in Christ for salvation. This is no mystery when you consider that most Christians are not sharing their faith, usually about 2% do on a regular basis.
You have a story. Have you ever told it? If not, why not? Maybe you think that God can never use you in this way, that you’re just not gifted in that regard, and it is only for a privileged few share how Jesus changed their lives. But if this were the case, why was the Great Commission given to every Christian? Every believer is called to “go and make disciples of all the nations . . . ” (Matthew 28:19). That means we are all called to evangelism. We all have a part to play.
I must admit that I often think this plan of God’s: to spread His gospel through ordinary men, doesn’t sound like a great idea. But if it isn’t it would be the first time an idea of our God’s was not a good one. There is a reason He chose to spread the word of His only Son’s great sacrifice this way. It doesn’t really matter what that is.
Oh, I too have heard folks say (and have said myself) “My life is my testimony.” It’s true that our lives need to be example of God’s grace, but that’s only our “qualification” for sharing. It’s not a substitute for it.
Why not sit down and write out your testimony? Practice giving it to a fellow Christian, your spouse for example. Our story should be so much a part of us that it flows out at every opportunity. I know that we aren’t all great orators or even decent story tellers. Many of us tremble at the thought of speaking publicly or sharing deep personal matters privately. That’s all the work of the evil one. It’s his job to keep us quiet. Don’t let him get away with it.
Share and be blessed.
Nick
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