Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. These major holidays seem to be all bundled up in one food filled clump. When you think of these holidays, what words come to mind? Some of the first words that I think of include things like family, friends, fun, food and frantic. During the excitement of the holiday shopping, cooking and planning, we tend to forget about the most important word of all: Father.
Not our earthly father, but our heavenly father, the Creator. Although we should be telling others about Jesus all of the time, this season gives us the perfect opportunity to tell others about the God that created the earth and everything in it.
Often, we get so caught up in the business of the season that we let our opportunities pass us by without a second thought. We have places to shop, things to do, and food to cook. But what does our Father say?
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
This should be our motto all the time.
Many people are afraid to tell people about Christ. Their minds are focused on the What If's rather than God's Promises.
Many people are afraid to tell people about Christ. Their minds are focused on the What If's rather than God's Promises.
What if I don't say the right thing?
There is no right or wrong to telling people about Christ. The only rule you need to follow is preach the gospel. (Mark 16:5, Above) There are so many plans to help lead someone to Christ, but there is one simple plan that everyone can do without studying; share your testimony. Tell people how you came to find your Lord and Savior. Tell them verses that have helped you in your Christian journey.
What if they don't get saved?
Not every person you talk to is going to be saved right away. The main thing to remember is that you at least planted a seed. If you don't plant seeds, there definitely won't be a harvest.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
Psalm 126:6
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].
Psalm 126:6
What if they laugh at me?
The Bible never says that being a Christian is easy.
The Bible never says that being a Christian is easy.
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
II Timothy 3:12
God Promises...
...I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:5
God Promises...
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
John 15:7,8
God Promises....
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Romans 8:28
As we saw above, Jesus commands us to go and tell people the way to Heaven. Are we obeying this simple command? Are we sharing God's love with others?
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