Passage of the Day:
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age,” Matthew 28:16-20.
Reflection:
As a former high school coach, I know the importance of trying to recruit new and young players. When you only have players for four years, if you focus solely on your current team and forget to share, teach and make younger players interested, you won’t have a team in five years. This same concept applies to youth pastors. If leaders pour their hearts and souls into high school students and neglect upcoming junior highers, they’ll be out of a job. Jesus’ call to his disciples was to seize each day by sharing with other people who Jesus really is, teaching about Jesus’ vision in Acts 1:8 and train willing participants to go and do the same.
Prayerful Action:
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation, Mark 16:15.
Retracing Your Steps:
Evangelism is the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching and living out your testimony. I tend to be more of the latter, leading by example so I can earn the right to be heard. More vocal individuals feel compelled to share the message of salvation wherever they go. If you have ever taken a spiritual gifts test, I encourage Christians to focus on their areas of strengths. The key is to be genuine, 1 Peter 3:15-16, and avoid being forceful. As Christians demonstrate the love of Jesus, open doors to share your faith will come in the future.
Song of the Day:
Final Thoughts:
Evangelism tends to scare most Christians, unsure what to say and how to respond to tough questions. Perhaps attending Evangelism Explosion and studying under a more experienced Christian is what you need for now. However, to ensure the success of future generations of the Christian Church, don’t miss out in playing your role in sharing, teaching and making disciples.
by Jay Mankus
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