Sharing Christ

I must say that last night's sharing by Steven and Carol on Sharing the Gospel stirred up something in me. I personally have always felt uncomfortable bringing up Christ as something to talk about to non-Christians, simply because I generally don't like to impose my views on other people. I could get into theological discussions no problem, but I never could bring up Jesus as a Saviour/Redeemer into my conversations. I felt like it was forcing something down someone's throat and I sure didn't like others doing that to me! And so I've always kept quiet about Jesus, always hoping for a good opportunity to talk about him, but never "felt" like it was the right moment. At the same time, I was feeling guilty about not doing my part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

But after hearing last night's sharing, I now feel like I can share the Gospel without having to slap it into non-Christians' faces! In fact, by living Christ-like lives, we are technically already spreading the Word of God by being His beacon in this world. I realised that my responsibility isn't converting non-believers, but just letting them know who Christ is and what He has done for us. Suddenly the task at hand becomes so much easier and so much more doable!

Matthew 5:14a, 16
"You are the light of the world ... let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."