Will you proclaim by word and example
the good news of God in Christ?
With the help of God, I will.
We can demonstrate the love of Jesus in our lives, by the choices we make; by the way we treat others; by how we speak; by how we care. Do we personify the qualities of love, joy, peace, kindness, self-control, goodness, gentleness and patience?
What is there about your life that would make someone look at you, recognise Jesus in you, and think, “I want to be like that?”
How often do we actually talk to others about Jesus – do we wait too long for an opportunity and then let it pass? Are we seized with fear? Do we expect rejection? Do we think we won’t know what to say? Can we put our beliefs into words that that other people will find convincing and compelling?
Paul recognised the need for prayer in preparation for speaking about Jesus:
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
Ephesians 6:19 [NIV]
Pray that your behaviour choices will attract others to Christ and pray for opportunities to speak about him to others.
Mairi Mowbray
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