Most of us live cluttered lives. We spend our time rushing frantically from one thing to the other. Much of what we do will have no eternal impact. The one thing that will make a difference after this life is over, is if we have lived for the glory of God, and faithfully proclaimed His salvation.There will be no opportunity for evangelism in Heaven.
I would sooner bring one sinner to Jesus Christ than unravel all the mysteries of the divine Word, for salvation is the one thing we are to live for. C.H. Spurgeon
You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. John Wesley
Father take my life, yes, my blood if Thou wilt, and consume it with Thine enveloping fire. I would not save it, for it is not mine to save. Have it, Lord, have it all. Pour out my life as an oblation for the world. Blood is the only value as it flows before Thine altar. Jim Elliot, Missionary Martyr, written at age 21
Studies show that more than 85% of people come to faith in Jesus through the witness of a friend. If you want to see your friends in Heaven, lead them to Jesus. If you want your friends to go to Hell, don't lead them to Jesus. People aren't necessarily going to like you when you tell them about Jesus. It doesn't matter. Jesus got nailed to a cross. Any suffering you do will pale in comparison to the one who paid it all.
Do you want to live a radically sold out life for Jesus and be faithful in communicating the Gospel?
Then live your life:
Lovingly- They may not like you when you tell them about Jesus. But it must never be because you are intentionally offensive. The Gospel is a stumbling stone and rock of offense but we are not to be stumbling stones. Genuinely take an interest in people and love them like Jesus loves them.
Unashamedly- Get over your personal pride and vanity and live by faith. Open your mouth and make known the Good News.
Consistently- Make a commitment to consistently share your faith whether you feel like it or not.
Clearly- There is only one Gospel. Get it right. Don't muddy it and confuse people. Know the Gospel so well in your heart that it flows out of your heart and through you to others.
Urgently- We are not promised tomorrow. There is an urgency in your life to make the most of the time God has given. There is an urgency for others because only God knows how much time they have.
Prayerfully- Depend on God. We can't save anyone. Sovereign God is the Redeemer and we trust Him to work through us.
Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah- for which I am in prison- so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
