Why do people get so uncomfortable any time the subject of Jesus is brought up? Have you ever noticed that? Yet people seem to listen when they hear about Muhammad, Buddha, Dalai Lama, Moses. People's reaction to Jesus proves that Jesus is who He says He is because He will convict many hearts. I often find myself studying the body language and reactions of those my husband will evangelize to when we are out and about. Most are so thankful and polite when he invites them to church and/or hands them his father's CD and my blog address. Yet others have looks of discomfort, disdain, and down right pain on their faces. I have seen more relaxed people in the dentist's waiting room. I watched a woman stare down my husband like he was handing out poisonous candy to a child. It is so sad to me. Does it happen to you? Does it make you withdraw from speaking out? WE as Christians must stand together and be bold and proud and not be intimidated by those who oppose the news. We can certainly study up on the subject of evangelism, take a class on it, and of course ask the Lord for the boldness. I was always vocal in my work place and faced zero resistance. I would have frequent visitors come to my office when they had a question or were looking for some clarity. I never took the responsibility lightly and I never came off judging them. I always tried to speak with love and compassion for that is who God is. I was always told by many that they respected my Faith and I used to be very touched by that. I used to get so upset with one of my employees who also was a Christian because she would never interject or enter the discussion with me when someone came to talk to me. She had no interest in helping anyone understand Jesus and what He was about and I used to use humor to get my point across but I would tell her she would be held accountable by God for those souls when she faced judgement day. Don't be like she was and shy away from the truth. Don't buy into this modern day thinking that we must be politically correct and not speak of religion. Our news is not about religion, it is about sharing a personl relationship with Jesus, the way, the truth, the life. My prayer today is that the Lord will send in your path today someone who needs to hear the gospel and that He uses you in a mighty way. Be bold, be glad and in all ways, share your news with love.
Mark 16:15-16
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