Have you ever worried about sharing your faith because you weren't quite sure what you would say? Or you were intimidated with the thought that you might be rejected by the person you would talking to? That you wouldn't "get it quite right?" Or that you might embarrass yourself?
In all probability, we all have.
Yet, let me share with you something today that might help you with this.
With Jesus in you (and He lives in your spirit and soul as a follower of Christ) - Jesus will always speak through you to the person whom you want to share with - as you let Him.
Jesus said it this way in Matthew 10:19-20, "When you are handed over, do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes, because it is not you who will be speaking; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you."
When you and I realize that we are spiritually free, and that the Spirit of God resides in us, we don't have to worry about what to say or do in unexpected, difficult circumstances.
We don't have to worry about making sure the "message" is perfect before we share our faith in Christ.
The right words will emerge from the center of our being (who we are in Christ) because the Holy Spirit, who makes us children of God and sets us free, will speak and act through us.
So - I encourage you to take a step of faith and keep trusting the Holy Spirit in you - and share your faith with boldness - knowing that the God who lives in you will speak through you.
Pray for the person whom you desire to share with, pray that your words will be granted favor in their heart, and then seize the opportunity that is yours.
Acts 4:31 states that the early church, "...spoke the word of God boldly."
Word of the day? Be bold in sharing your faith!
Just a thought for a Wednesday.
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