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Tell The Story
Is
evangelism relegated only to those few people who have the knack for striking
up spiritual conversations with complete strangers and convincing the
stranger to give God a try? Of
course it is not.
Evangelism
is much more than convincing total strangers to come to church with
us. Evangelism is literally about
sharing the good news.
However, the
good news is much more than saying, “God loves you.” If saying such a thing out of the blue
seems surface and uncomfortable, it is because it is surface and
uncomfortable.
The good
news of Christ strikes right at the very heart of life. It deeply penetrates the soul and moves
us in dramatic ways. It says
remarkable things such as:
“’The kingdom of heaven has come
near!’ And in this kingdom, no one
goes hungry, because people share what they have been given.
(Luke
9:10-17)
In fact, the hungriest – and all those who would be left off
most guest lists – have the best seats at the table.
(Mark
2:15-17)
Prisoners are set free.
(Luke 4:18)
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Miracles happen as a result of the smallest acts.
(Matt. 13:31-32)
The most unlikely people are instruments
of kindness, love, and transformation.
(Luke 10:30-37)
God’s love knows no limits and recognizes no boundaries.
(Luke 2:32)
There are no outcasts.
(Luke 15)”
The above quote
is from Kelly Fryer and her book Reclaiming the “E” Word. She is amazing at lifting up how the good
news encounters and transforms our lives.
How has God
made sure that your needs are provided?
What in life has bound you and held you down, and what did God do to
free you? How has God used an
unlikely person like you for great things?
How has an unlikely person such as yourself been made welcome in the
church?
Make a
difference in someone’s life by getting to know them, getting to know their
struggles, and sharing your story of good news and freedom in Christ. Choose one child with whom you will do
this, choose one adult with whom you will do this, and share the good news.
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