Just Do It! - Friday March 19, 2010
But Moses said, “O Lord, please send someone else to do it.” Exodus 4:13 NIV
If we want to see lives changed, we need to take personal responsibility. My heart can be like that of Moses: “please send someone else to do it.” Let’s not say that to God when He asks us to do something. Here are five practical tips for winning your friends and family with love.
Pray for opportunities. It’s fine to pray, “God, help us reach the world.” But I would suggest you pray for opportunities in this way: “God, give me an opportunity to share the Gospel today that I can’t turn down”—and use specific names of people you know when you pray.
Build a bridge of listening and caring. When asked how he got saved, a Chinese exchange student said this: “My friend built a bridge between my heart and his, and Jesus walked across.” Are you remembering names? Are you remembering birthdays? Are you being generous? Doing these things builds bridges.
Find out what they like, and do it. Don’t just find someone who likes what you like to do. Find out what other people like and join them. It’s a great way to both befriend people and win people to Christ. I’ve played basketball and video games for Jesus. I’ve learned guitar; I’ve rock climbed, I’ve drywalled—all to build relationships. I became a scout master (and I don’t even like camping) to win the hearts of my kids.
Get equipped. Get trained to share your faith. There are many great tools available. Take an outreach class. Get some gospel tracts to share with people you meet.
Finally, Just do it! The Gospel is too important not to tell other people.
Submitted by:
Bill Young
Faithwalkers West 2009
Life-Changing Love,
One-Year Reading Plan:
Numbers 28:16-29:40
Luke 3:23-38
Psalms 62:1-12
Proverbs 11:18-19
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