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RSSThis morning, Matt and I went to Panera Bread while awaiting the North American Christian Convention to kick off for the day. As I sat there with my mug of coffee and started to read through Philippians, I was amazed at Paul’s disposition while in prison.
Philippians 1:14 shows Paul explaining how “most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.” Paul not only went to prison, he not only praised God during the whole experience, but he also brought people who shared in his imprisonment to a saving relationship with Jesus. How awesome is that!?
I wish that I would have done the same thing while working at Blockbuster or Starbucks. God could have done great things at those place if only I had let Him.
How then, do we share our faith?
I think, for starters, it could be done in a similar fashion to how we share our hobbies and family with people. If we are truly committed to the Gospel, if we are continually building significant community with other Christ-followers, then it should be both natural and easy to talk to others about our faith. (Notice I said our faith, not the faith)
We need to get excited about our faith so that we can then share that excitement with other people. If we are not excited about ourselves, how can we ever hope to win people to Christ?
Sharing Our Faith
1 July, 2009
Christianity Christianity, faith, NACC, North American Christian Convention, Religion, sharing faith 4 Comments
Chris
Jul 01, 2009 @ 15:06:16
Isn’t our faith and the faith synonymous?
Dan W
Jul 01, 2009 @ 17:58:35
St. Francis Asisi(think thts his name) said “preach the Gospel always, if necessary use words”…I think we are meant to live contagious lives that are attractive to people outside our sphere of influence. We have to be able to relate as well. See Paul got thrown into prison making him a prisoner leveling him(in others eyes in prison) with themselves. He said be all things to all people..that doesn’t mean get drunk with the drunks but u do have to be able to relate! If we can only relate to Christians than how can we reach the world? I think it is a “safe zone” for most Christians to get caught in the bubble but we can’t expect people to come to us, like u said we should be excited about our faith taking it to them! I LOVE when people ask me “so what do u do at church?” or “why are u so passionate about church?” That’s really a great encouragement be passionate about OUR faith! It really does make a difference!
Mick
Jul 01, 2009 @ 22:05:20
They should be, yes. I guess what I am trying to say is sharing the faith vs. sharing our own experience and involvement with that faith.
Mick
Jul 01, 2009 @ 22:07:52
Daniel,
Thanks for the input. I know God is going to be continually using you and your wife to do great things. Keep the faith and never loose that excitement.