Sharing your faith

The natural thing for a believer would be to share our faith, but we are so often fearful in this area of our life. We do not share what we have seen and heard. We want to but struggle.

Here are a few ideas to help.

What got me thinking about this problem was reading the following quote:

A light that does not shine, a spring that does not flow, a germ that does not grow, is not more an anomaly or a contradiction than a life in Christ that does not witness to Christ. “We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard,” is the natural utterance of every believer whose eyes and whose ears have been opened to behold the charms and hear the voice of Jesus. Arthur T. Pierson, The Divine Enterprise of Missions

The number one reason for failing to share our faith is not understanding how to do so. You may feel ill-equipped to share your faith. You can solve this problem relatively quickly. Speak with your pastor and get some training. But immediately, you can share in the most ordinary way possible. Just tell people how much God is blessing you. Share with them the wonder of what is happening in your life.

Like the woman at the well, you can share your personal experiences with Jesus. Her testimony was, “Come meet a man who told me everything I ever did!” While it may not be the most theologically correct way to share your faith, it certainly was effective. You don’t need to articulate your beliefs perfectly. Share your personal experiences that you have had with Jesus.

Do you feel unworthy to share your faith? If you do, please let me remind you that you are not sharing how good you are, but how good God is. Though I may not be worthy, Jesus is worthy.

Share the joy the Lord brings to your life in everyday interactions. Evangelism, or sharing your faith, is about more than a scheduled time with your church. It’s about sharing the source of your joy with others. Be a friend to your colleagues. Everyone is looking for someone who genuinely cares.

Too often, we fear being rejected and ridiculed for our faith. That might be the price you have to pay. The devil and you play up this fear to where you remain quiet, a “007” Christian. You may fear rejection because you think you will offend, and many have. You do not have to be weird about your story. Just be happy, not pushy, and tell something happening in your life. You do not have to get out the Bible until the opportunity presents itself.

Don’t worry about being perfect at sharing your faith. There is no formula to follow. In the Bible, people share their faith in many ways. Just tell your story. Perhaps you encountered hostility when you shared your faith along the way. That will be part of it. Say thank you and move on.

Before concluding, consider this: Is your faith strong enough to share? Do you understand its importance? You don’t need to feel that sharing your faith will earn you favor with God. He loves you unconditionally, regardless of what you do or don’t do. His love is constant, but you may need to grow in your faith. Future articles will discuss the freedom found in Christ as opposed to burdens. Don’t leave this article feeling like a failure. Instead, strive to reach a point in your life where you can confidently share your faith.

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