“A MESSAGE WORTH SHARING”

19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

Matthew 28:19

If every believer does his or her part in the Great Commission, the return of our Lord Jesus might come earlier than later.

In our previous blog, we learned that the church is a beautiful community of imperfect individuals using their God-given gifts to help one another and give glory to God. Here’s another unhealthy habit we should get rid of:

Not sharing your faith.

If you’re a true Christian, you must know the significance of the Great Commission and understand its urgency. Jesus commands that we preach the Gospel and make disciples, but we struggle to keep this commandment.

There can be a myriad of reasons why we don’t share our faith—whether we don’t feel its importance, we are not trained, or we’re just too scared, among others.

If we don’t understand the weight of this commandment, what does it say about our faith? Many profess to be Christians but aren’t truly trusting Jesus. As such, they don’t feel the magnitude of His words, let alone His commandments. 

Consider today’s verse, which is otherwise known as “The Great Commission.” Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, He left His people the ultimate mission: to become His witnesses and disciple makers. This mandate is not only for the ones present at that event, but to every believer throughout Church history. In other words, you and I are called to do this.

If we think we are not qualified to share our faith, this might be a time to ask someone to guide us in evangelism. Also, let’s remind ourselves that we don’t have to be professionals to tell others how we experience the liberating truth of the Gospel. Evangelism isn’t only about knowing the contents of the Bible; it also involves showing how God saved you and changed your life.

If we’re scared about sharing our faith, we should remind ourselves that such fear does not come from God. While avoiding this kind of conversation is easier than talking about it, it is a necessary step to help others discover the hope found in Christ. So, we should ask God for the courage to share the Good News.

The secret is to allow the power of the Gospel to change our minds and prepare us for such conversations. Because of the Good News of Christ, we have a message worth sharing.

Pursue the Savior today!

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