Not All At Once

 For a while now I subscribed to 1 Minute Bible Love Notes email. Every day, Monday through Friday, I receive a Love Note from God (through Gail Purath, the sweet lady behind 1 Minute Bible Love Notes), that I would be able to read it in 1 minute. I am always so bless by those devotionals, and I would love to be able to share all here, but I think it would be easier if you’d just go on her website and subscribe to her emails. Anyway, today I want to share with you one of last week’s notes.

Not All At Once

                  by Gail Purath @ 1-Minute Bible Love Notes

Many people never witness because they think they have to make a forced presentation, sharing the entire Gospel in one conversation.*

But here’s some ways we can share naturally:
1. Incorporate Christ into conversations (Colossians 4:6). For example, when sharing a problem, explain you’re praying about it. Or when a friend or co-worker shares a problem, tell them you’ll pray for them.

2. Smile, be positive, don’t complain (Philippians 2:14-16).

3. Be different:

• The one in the office who doesn’t cuss or talk dirty (Ephesians 5:4).
• The mom who’s genuinely interested in neighbors (Philippians 2:3-4).
• The person who’s always honest (Colossians 3:9-10).
• The courteous customer to waitresses and store clerks (Galatians 5:22-23).

Then when someone notices and comments, explain that your relationship with Christ has helped you develop these character qualities (1 Peter 3:13-16).

Witnessing should naturally flow from who we are in Christ (John 13:34-35).

*There are times we should share it all, and we must let the Holy Spirit guide us. But people play different roles in evangelism, some planting seeds, some watering, some harvesting (1 Corinthians 3:5-9).

copyright 2013, Gail Burton Purath, 1-Minute Bible Love Notes