You Have ONE Job: Share Your Faith

Obi-Wan wrote Anakin (Darth Vader) off, believing that Vader was unredeemable. Luke still held out hope, telling Obi-Wan, “There is still good in him.”

While we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, no one is beyond saving since anyone who believes Jesus is God’s Son and calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (see Romans 10:13, Acts 2:21, and Acts 4:11-12).

So why do so many people avoid sharing their faith?

1. “It’s not my job. That’s the job of the minister/pastor.” If this is your excuse, read Ephesians 4:11-12.

2. “I live out the gospel in my life, so people will see that I’m different and ask me why. Then I’ll share.” If this is your excuse, read Romans 10:14.

3. “I’m waiting for the perfect timing.” If this is your excuse read, Colossians 4:5.

4. “I don’t have the gift of evangelism.” If this is your excuse, read Matthew 28:19-20.

5. “What if they reject me and what I’m saying?” If this is your excuse, read Luke 10:16.

6. “I have bad breath/body odor/I stutter.” If this is your excuse, read Exodus 4:10.

7. “I don’t know how to bring it up without it being awkward.” If this is your excuse, read Acts 20:7-12 and Acts 17:22-34.

8. “I’m scared.”  If this is your excuse, read 1 John 4:18.

9. “What if I’m asked a question I can’t answer?” If this is your excuse, read Luke 12:11-12.

10. “All my friends and family already go to church.” If this is your excuse, read Acts 1:8.

11. “I don’t want to sound bigoted or narrow-minded.” If this is your excuse, read John 14:6 and Matthew 7:13.

12. “I don’t have time.” If this is your excuse, read Ephesians 5:15-16.

Share This With A Loved One

You’ve been on my mind lately. I hope you are doing well.

I want you both to know how much I love you and want the best for you. I don’t know what your relationship with God is like, but I pray that you both know Him and His Son Jesus Christ.

I have often thought of this but have been afraid to write you about it. But it is important to me to know that you are in a saving relationship with Jesus.

The world is so crazy right now, and I fear that more instability and turmoil is in the not-so-distant future. I want to tell you that I love you. God loves you. Jesus loves you. We all want you to know Jesus and to trust in His saving work on the cross and His resurrection on the third day.

I printed Bible verses out for you.

I love you both and hope to see you soon.

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John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 3:23
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Hebrews 9:27
“People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment”

Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 5:8
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 10:9-10
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth, one confesses and is saved.

Romans 10:13
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

If you haven’t already prayed to accept Jesus, here is a simple prayer to say. The words themselves will not save you, but the belief and trust behind them.

Heavenly Father, I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son and that He died on the cross to save me from my sin. I believe that He rose again to life and that He invites me to live forever with Him in heaven as part of Your family. Because of what Jesus has done, I ask You to forgive me of my sin and give me eternal life. I invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow Him as my Lord. Help me to live in a way that pleases and honors You. Amen.