From the archive…
Some are gifted at intercession, but we are all called to pray.
Some are gifted at understanding the scriptures, but we are all called study the Word.
Some are gifted at mercy, but we are all called to act with compassion.
And some are gifted at evangelism, but we are all called to fulfill the great commission.
Sharing the Gospel is just as essential as prayer and Bible study to the Christian walk. If we truly love our neighbors like ourselves we will do everything in our power to warn them about eternity. Not having a gift is no excuse for disobedience.
So the question then becomes how to share the gospel with your neighbor? Such a sensitive subject for most. The Bible has
so many examples of so many different ways to reach those who don't have life in Christ yet. Sometimes it is hard to share
our imperfect lives with others for fear that we will mislead them…..but isn't it what they need?… to see us fall forward onto
the Savior in our weakness. Then, we become more like them and our God is someone who is reachable. Otherwise we appear
to be "perfect and without need" and they feel alienated by our presence…..the opposite of what we are trying to achieve.
Try to stand in the other person's shoes while you interact with them and imagine what they are hearing and thinking. Listen to
more than their words and find out what their heart is saying. Thank you for sharing Thomas! It's been a pleasure to see you
share Christ in so many different ways with so many people.