I mentioned in my previous entry that men's hearts are hard. Yet at the same time you would be amazed to know how many hearts there are out there that are actually seeking, looking for answers; very fertile ground, ready for the seeds of the Gospel to be sown. "Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." John 4:35. Can you almost hear the passion and desperation in Jesus' voice? There are indeed many out there, who may not appear so, but are looking for answers. Some have burning questions that need burning answers, others just want to know more, some may even want to come to Christ, but are not sure how. I have been very surprised indeed, during times when I thought that there was no hope of preaching the Gospel, when God opens the door to share with someone. When people come forward to ask about Christ.
The thing is, we will never know until we are willing to step out of our comfort zone to talk to such people. Yes, it takes courage, and it is not easy at first, but did not Jesus warn that we must count the cost? We must go in knowing full well the importance of our work and with God's love in our hearts always compelling us onwards despite our fears. God's love is too important, too great a thing to be compromised because of our petty fears and discomfort! We must always remember that. If you believe in it, Just Do It, for His glory. I believe God will give us the words, and His Spirit will work in the hearts, we just have to be willing to be the earthen vessel. Snatch every opportunity, no matter how small, to share about Christ, to answer questions about Him, to sow the seeds of truth. No opportunity is too small, too trivial. If God opens a door you can be sure that it is big enough to be walked through.
At the same time we must build up our own faiths as well, and study the Word diligently, so that we can give answers to people with the most difficult questions. If there are questions that we cannot answer, don't give up! Look for those answers, ask others for help, and never rest until you give that person the answer that he needs. Talk to him, write him letters, buy him books, whatever is necessary to bring your message across. And at the same time our lives must shine as lights for Christ, as good testimonies for Him, so that people would know that we are Christian, that there is a difference in us, and hence be more confident in asking us questions or simply listening to what we have to share. An authentic, genuine faith that people can see is very, very important in witnessing. If we are not fully submitted to what we believe, how can we convince others to be?
And of course, we must pray, for as always, it is the Spirit which accomplishes every work. The Spirit will prepare the heart to be reached, the Spirit will open the door, the Spirit will give us the words, the Spirit will sow the seeds, and the Spirit will bring the work to completion in the heart of the non-believer. We must pray passionately for that.
The thing is, we will never know until we are willing to step out of our comfort zone to talk to such people. Yes, it takes courage, and it is not easy at first, but did not Jesus warn that we must count the cost? We must go in knowing full well the importance of our work and with God's love in our hearts always compelling us onwards despite our fears. God's love is too important, too great a thing to be compromised because of our petty fears and discomfort! We must always remember that. If you believe in it, Just Do It, for His glory. I believe God will give us the words, and His Spirit will work in the hearts, we just have to be willing to be the earthen vessel. Snatch every opportunity, no matter how small, to share about Christ, to answer questions about Him, to sow the seeds of truth. No opportunity is too small, too trivial. If God opens a door you can be sure that it is big enough to be walked through.
At the same time we must build up our own faiths as well, and study the Word diligently, so that we can give answers to people with the most difficult questions. If there are questions that we cannot answer, don't give up! Look for those answers, ask others for help, and never rest until you give that person the answer that he needs. Talk to him, write him letters, buy him books, whatever is necessary to bring your message across. And at the same time our lives must shine as lights for Christ, as good testimonies for Him, so that people would know that we are Christian, that there is a difference in us, and hence be more confident in asking us questions or simply listening to what we have to share. An authentic, genuine faith that people can see is very, very important in witnessing. If we are not fully submitted to what we believe, how can we convince others to be?
And of course, we must pray, for as always, it is the Spirit which accomplishes every work. The Spirit will prepare the heart to be reached, the Spirit will open the door, the Spirit will give us the words, the Spirit will sow the seeds, and the Spirit will bring the work to completion in the heart of the non-believer. We must pray passionately for that.
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