I Am a Witness for Jesus - He Does Not need A Salesman or a Lawyer
Most Christ-followers are not very good evangelists because they believe that for someone to be converted they have to be convinced. We believe that our friends who need Jesus need all of their questions answered in order to make an educated decision for Christ. This scares the heck out of most Christians because they believe in order to convince their friends, they need all of the answers. And here is the deal. Our friends believe they need all of their questions answered also. "I am not ready to make that decision yet, I have a few more questions I need answered. Although, I am not real sure what questions are that I need to ask."
The problem is that most Christians look at evangelism as an event. Evangelism is not an event, it is a process. Sure their is a point where a person decides to be reborn, but it is the work of the Holy Spirit and a response of faith that is the process. Only the Holy Spirit can provide the faith. It is a spiritual battle and not a mental one. "For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms." (Eph 6:12)
If you approach evangelism believing you have to win someone over by answering enough questions, or by overcoming enough objections, you will be greatly frustrated. We are not Jesus' salespeople or His attorneys, we are His witnesses.
Jesus is the only one who knows what our friends need. As the apostle Peter went through the process, he watched Jesus teach and saw His power, authority, and love. He was impressed. He did not make a decision to drop everything to follow Jesus until Jesus showed him that fishing was really no big deal and invited Him to come fish for men instead of fish. See Matt. 4:18
We are to be witnesses for Christ. Our non-believing friends watch us to see how we live with Christ while the Holy Spirit gives them the faith they need to make the decision. Sometimes it takes awhile. Some times it takes touch, after touch, after touch, after touch...Witness after witness after witness.
...You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 16 But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 1 Pet. 3:15-17
Jesus uses our witness to reinforce what He is showing them in their heart. Is that a great plan or what? Are we blessed as Christ-followers or what? What a priveledge to be chosen by God to be a part of His team, accepting the call, and living for Him, doing His work.
Jesus calls us and then He uses our talents and gifts and adds His own Spiritual gifting and makes us part of the team of fishers of men.
I can't wait till the post game.....
Thank you Jesus for picking me for Your team
Royal
The problem is that most Christians look at evangelism as an event. Evangelism is not an event, it is a process. Sure their is a point where a person decides to be reborn, but it is the work of the Holy Spirit and a response of faith that is the process. Only the Holy Spirit can provide the faith. It is a spiritual battle and not a mental one. "For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms." (Eph 6:12)
If you approach evangelism believing you have to win someone over by answering enough questions, or by overcoming enough objections, you will be greatly frustrated. We are not Jesus' salespeople or His attorneys, we are His witnesses.
Jesus is the only one who knows what our friends need. As the apostle Peter went through the process, he watched Jesus teach and saw His power, authority, and love. He was impressed. He did not make a decision to drop everything to follow Jesus until Jesus showed him that fishing was really no big deal and invited Him to come fish for men instead of fish. See Matt. 4:18
We are to be witnesses for Christ. Our non-believing friends watch us to see how we live with Christ while the Holy Spirit gives them the faith they need to make the decision. Sometimes it takes awhile. Some times it takes touch, after touch, after touch, after touch...Witness after witness after witness.
...You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if you are asked about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 16 But you must do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak evil against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 1 Pet. 3:15-17
Jesus uses our witness to reinforce what He is showing them in their heart. Is that a great plan or what? Are we blessed as Christ-followers or what? What a priveledge to be chosen by God to be a part of His team, accepting the call, and living for Him, doing His work.
Jesus calls us and then He uses our talents and gifts and adds His own Spiritual gifting and makes us part of the team of fishers of men.
I can't wait till the post game.....
Thank you Jesus for picking me for Your team
Royal
posted by Royal | 2:26 PM
1 Comments:
Fisher's of men need to learn how to draw the net.
Proverbs say...........
"Those who win souls are wise."
Too may Christian talk about letting their light shine, but never win a soul. Shame on us if we don't win souls.
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