[Faith-talk] FW: [masterslist] How To Share Jesus Christ With Your Friends

[Eric Calhoun]

Original Message: 
From: "Dean Masters" <dwmasters at earthlink.net>
To: "masters list" <masterslist at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [masterslist] How To Share Jesus Christ With Your Friends
Date: 
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:28:06 -0400

How to Share Jesus Christ with Your Friends
Jack Graham

Many years ago, Bud Wilkinson, the great old football coach of Oklahoma 
University, defined the game by saying, "Football is when thousands of
fans 
in the
stands desperately in need of exercise are watching 22 young men on the 
field desperately in need of rest."

And you know, that could describe the church today in many ways! There
are 
so few in the game actually sharing their faith. Most are in the stands
just
watching!

But the truth is if you are a follower of Christ... if you claim the Lord

Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior... you are called to share your
faith 
with
others.

In fact, Jesus said it Himself in Acts 1:8, "You will receive power when
the 
Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem
and
in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (emphasis added).

Even though Jesus expects us to share our faith, many followers of Christ

today find it difficult... even scary. If this describes you today, I
want 
to
offer you a word of encouragement:

In spite of your weaknesses, in spite of your past mistakes or struggles,

you can be an effective and successful witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.

You can share your faith!

Here's how. First, ask God to give you a passion for people. That's where
it 
all begins! Sharing your faith isn't so much a program or technique as it
is
a passion of the heart. So ask God to give you a burden... a desire... a 
passion... to talk to your friends and family about Jesus.

Second, be authentic. Most people can identify with the ordinary, real 
experiences you've had in your life. So don't be afraid to let people know

how God
is working in those ordinary, everyday experiences! Remember... people 
aren't looking for perfection. They're looking for someone who's real.

Third, love people unconditionally. This is a hard one! But this is what 
Jesus did... and it's what you and I are to do as well...no matter how 
people may
mistreat or misuse us.

Finally,
share Jesus now
! This is why Jesus said in John 4:35, "Lift up your eyes, and see that
the 
fields are white for harvest." It's the responsibility of every Christian
to
introduce as many people as possible to Jesus. Today! Right now!

It's my prayer that you will get out of your comfort zone this week...
and 
begin sharing your story of God's grace in your life with those who need
to 
hear
it!



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