Do all Christians share the gospel? Or let’s get straight to it – do you ever share the gospel?
2 Corinthians 6:1 clearly states not to receive God’s grace in vain but we are to work with God to bring the gospel to our own circles. Jesus commands “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15).
Nevertheless, we make all kinds of reasons not to share the gospel. Usually it’s not about confidence in the message itself but we are not prepared and not sure where to start and how to proceed.
Here are four simple steps shared by One Mission to share the gospel ( https://onemissionsociety.org/ detail-page/share-the-gospel-in-4-simple-steps) which you may find helpful;
(1)PRAY – Prayer should be the first step in all that we do as children of God. Prayer gives us insight, courage, and wisdom because God already knows where we need to be, who we need to talk to, and what we need to say.
(2)ENGAGE – Starting the conversation can be the most difficult step, but it is also the most essential. How often do you cross paths with strangers daily and never say a word to them?
(3)LISTEN – Theodore Roosevelt once said “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” One of the best ways to show someone you really care is to take the time to sincerely listen to their story. Everyone has a story, and understanding what someone is going through helps you be wise about how to best present the Gospel to them.
(4)SHARE – What needs did you hear when you were listening to their story? Do they need a friend? What about healing? Maybe joy? Truly understand who they are, have compassion, pray with them, and then share with them that God is everything they need.
As you read this post today, may you receive a renewed outpouring of Heavenly Father’s love and may that love continue to flow from you. Amen!
