Evangelism

We know that time is short, we know that Jesus is coming back. Are we doing what Jesus has commanded us to do?

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Jesus has commanded us to evangelise. To spread the gospel message. There are several ways we can do this. You might think but I don't get out much or I lack the courage.

Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

The Holy Spirit fills us with boldness to step out and do all that Jesus has commanded us to do.

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Recently I had a conversation with a chatter about unwanted phone calls from sales people. We discussed using it as an opportunity to witness. At that moment I said, "Yes Lord!" The following evening the Lord gave me the honour of evangelising over the telephone to a telemarketer. This turned out to be a divine appointment from the Lord. The lady I spoke to received confirmation that it was time for her to get serious about her walk with the Lord. She told me she had previously asked Jesus into her heart but had not made a commitment to follow Jesus or serve Him as a disciple. This lady was very thankful that I had the courage to come right out and ask her if she knew Jesus died for her. As we say "Yes Lord", He brings those who He has prepared to hear into our lives. Step out in faith, knowing that God will meet you as you share Jesus with people. Often people hang up the phone when they receive calls like these only to miss valuable opportunities to spread the gospel message.

You may also use the internet to witness to people. Every time someone comes into your life wherever you may be there is an opportunity to sow seed for the glory of God.

Sales people often want to promote their products in shopping centres which gives us another opportunity to share Jesus.

When you do sow seed be sure to pray for those people. That the seed would sprout and grow into a tree of righteousness producing much fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. 8 They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.

Are we true disciples of Christ? Are we able to say as Isaiah did.. "Here am I, send me?"

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

Salvation is free, discipleship costs. Have we truly laid down our lives for the sake of others coming to know Jesus?

Don't let anything keep you from becoming a true disciple of Jesus, do all that He has called you to do. All of us are called to reconcile others back to God, we must be busy about our Father's business. Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven. Earth has nothing for us, we must not seek that which is temporal when our destination is heaven.