The video I'll put at the end of this blog hit me hard. And I'm not being dramatic when I tell you it changed me deeply.
I'll admit often when the opportunity comes to tell someone about Jesus, I choke. And many other times, the opportunity would be there if I would make it but I don't put forth the effort.
It's funny (strange funny, not ha ha) to me when I stop to think about it, how I can't wait to tell people about the most truly meaningless things in my life, but get nervous at telling them about the most important aspect of it.
I know I need to witness for Christ more. I know I should get off my lazy and self-conscious can and tell people about my Saviour. And I know that it is a command from God Himself to do so.
I'm sick of giving myself brownie points for the handful of times I feel like I really took advantage of the full opportunity to talk to someone. I'm tired of wasting my tongue and enthusiasm on pointless conversations with people who are going to hell. I'm fed-up with hiding behind invitations to church as cop-outs to directly talk to someone about my faith.
I'm done. It's time for me to get serious about this.
Watch this video, and look within yourself. See if you feel the same kick-in-the-pants I did. Commit with me to take complete advantage of the opportunities we're given; to steer the conversations in more meaningful ways; to sincerely show our love for Christ and others; to proselytize.
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Emily, this is very encouraging and challanging! I thank you for the reminder. I do believe that I myself, rarely ever tell strangers about Christ, which is something I do need to do. However, I do not think that this is the only way to be bold in your faith. Don't forget it is not our words that bring people to Christ. The Spirit moves and can be encouraged to do so by different means. Christ himself at times did not witness but instead showed his love through service and care of those in need. What I'm trying to say is, work on proselytizing, but know that God has worked through you to witness to others through your love, service, and joy for live that is so evident when ever one is in contact with you. These are things about you that have brought me to shame;)
ReplyDeleteWow, that was powerful. I love the analogy about the truck & the statement he made, 'How much do you have to HATE someone not to tell them?'. That got me! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Brittany's comment, too - you are so hospitable & loving. :)
Powerful video...interesting how he kept mentioning the dude looked him in the eye...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I was talking with some co-workers (one whom I have been consistently witnessing to, and the other who I unfortunately have not) about this similiar idea...Someone told me that they liked John Trovolta as a better scientoligist than Tom Cruise.. and that they did not appreciate Tom Cruise for consistently bringing his beliefs into conversation. I told both of them that I would be a horrible Christian if I did not convey my deep beliefs with them and that part of showing how important something was in my life is the sheer volume of how much I talk about the greatest thing in my life and in the world. One appreciated the input, and the other just label me as another one of those "Christians who thinks they are born-again". What a beautiful label...
ReplyDeletethat was from Dan!! :)
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