We all know that we are called to witness to others about our faith and the Good News of the Kingdom. Is every one of us supposed to go door to door? Or to foreign countries? Or even just talk to our own neighbors?
I believe we should all do our best to reach those within our circle of influence, of course, but is it enough? I am introverted and anxious by nature and for a long time, I didn't know how to talk to anyone about my faith. I'm still shy at times but God has done so much for me that it gets harder and harder to stay quiet!
I write, I talk to friends and neighbors a little...enough to plant a seed here and there. But lately I have been feeling nudged to do more. "Like what, God?" I asked. And He said to go into ALL the world! But I am only one person and I get motion-sick just travelling across town (really)! So I have been thinking and praying and asking and praying some more. The answers I got were still a little broad, so I started to get frustrated and God said, "Just pick one."
Several areas and "populations" of people had come up that are very dear to my heart. Everyone has their own story, their own hurdles they've had to overcome, their own family member dealing with illness or tragedy. What unique experiences do you have? What is important to you or are you deeply passionate about? What hurts you or makes you angry? There is a ministry in there somewhere. Don't be content like I was for too long. Time is running out and we are ALL responsible for reaching somebody.
The important thing is that we do SOMEthing!
Scripture reference:
Revelation 12:11
"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death". (NKJV)
I'm with you on being shy about confronting people with the Gospel. So . . .I throw stuff up on Facebook every so often (a scripture with comments/questions) and because God blessed me with the van I use that to let people know how great He is! Sometimes I leave a tract with a generous tip when I go out. (don't want servers thinking Christians are cheapskates!) Just keep following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
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