We teach our children about God; we tell them how they have to go to church. We impress on them about making good grades, hanging out with upright and moral people, and staying out of trouble; but do we tell them to GO.
Last time we talked about the purpose of worship. The premise that everything we do, we do for God and that nothing comes before God. This month we will look at the purpose of evangelism. Evangelism is nothing more than the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus left us the Great Commission as a command. In Matthew 28:19 Jesus simply says “GO”, in Acts 1:8 he says “you will be My witnesses.” No gray area there. We as followers of Christ are supposed to go and tell others and help them become followers. Simple right? Then why aren’t we doing it? What is our fear with evangelism? Is it the fear of rejection, the fear public speaking, the fear of the unknown? Have you ever had the opportunity to witness and backed down because the person looked different? Do you feel that logic should play a part in who you choose to witness to? We have opportunities everyday to witness to someone but will you accept the challenge.
Last time when I said that worship becomes second nature I believe evangelism will also. When you love God more than anything else then you will want to tell everyone. If you found a cure for cancer would you hide it away or would you tell the world? So why do we hide God’s love? Just remember that the love God gives is perfect and it is for everyone and can change anyone. So when someone says that their LIFE IS GOOD. Remind them ETERNAL LIFE IS BETTER!
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