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When you are on to something good - you want to share it. Right? Well I do. The other day the Evangelism Committee decided on the date for the next City Evangelism - 30 March 2008 (I've been hanging out for this, because it feels like ages since the last one). And since then, I have really wanted to encourage as many people as possible to go to City Evangelism.
I love seeing God change people. It makes me so happy. I love it. And I really think that when a Christian starts to share the Gospel and to share his or her testimony, they really take one step further toward spiritual maturity. There is a difference between an evangelising Christian and one who doesn't. I am always so encouraged when I see people go out there for City Evangelism, and then come back to share a testimony about their experience with excitement and joy in their eyes.
I think that's why I can come across as a bit pushy and over the top when it comes to getting people to go to City Evangelism, or EVEReady Workshops, or Evangelism Prayer Group, or the various events we hold at church. And I guess that's why over the years, one part of my ministry that I have continued to serve in has been in the Evangelism Committee. To me, evangelism isn't just about winning souls, it is also about firing up saints! It's about making the church look outward instead of inward. It's about learning about the reason of the hope that it in us, and knowing how to defend our faith with the Word.
I may be pushy but at least I'm not like this... yet.
I have experienced how God has used evangelism in my life to increase my faith and understanding of just how awesome and amazing and gracious and loving and faithful and everything else God is. I want everyone to experience what it is like to really depend on God and see Him work before their very eyes - changing the heart of the sinner right in front of them.
It's been a while since I shared the Gospel with someone, but just yesterday after church I had the opportunity to do so with one of the new girls at church. And it was such a blessed experience. I felt a bit 'rusty' and at times I felt my voice shake a little - but my heart was so emotional the whole time. I think it's because when you talk to a complete stranger and share the Gospel with them, you cannot help but feel overcome with the depth of God's forgiveness and love. And although you are talking to them about it, you can't help but remember that it was for YOU and YOUR sins that He suffered and died too. I often tell people It seems too good to be true but that is Calvary love - there is nothing in the world that is, ever was, or ever will be like it. That's real love.
So yeah, if somehow you have been moved to read this far, I sincerely hope and pray that you will sign up for City Evangelism and encourage those around you to sign up too. Even if you have been before and you got rejected or had a bad experience, don't let that stop you. Remember that those who sow in tears will in time also reap in joy. Don't miss out on the blessings that God has in store for you.
I love seeing God change people. It makes me so happy. I love it. And I really think that when a Christian starts to share the Gospel and to share his or her testimony, they really take one step further toward spiritual maturity. There is a difference between an evangelising Christian and one who doesn't. I am always so encouraged when I see people go out there for City Evangelism, and then come back to share a testimony about their experience with excitement and joy in their eyes.
I think that's why I can come across as a bit pushy and over the top when it comes to getting people to go to City Evangelism, or EVEReady Workshops, or Evangelism Prayer Group, or the various events we hold at church. And I guess that's why over the years, one part of my ministry that I have continued to serve in has been in the Evangelism Committee. To me, evangelism isn't just about winning souls, it is also about firing up saints! It's about making the church look outward instead of inward. It's about learning about the reason of the hope that it in us, and knowing how to defend our faith with the Word.
I may be pushy but at least I'm not like this... yet.
I have experienced how God has used evangelism in my life to increase my faith and understanding of just how awesome and amazing and gracious and loving and faithful and everything else God is. I want everyone to experience what it is like to really depend on God and see Him work before their very eyes - changing the heart of the sinner right in front of them.
It's been a while since I shared the Gospel with someone, but just yesterday after church I had the opportunity to do so with one of the new girls at church. And it was such a blessed experience. I felt a bit 'rusty' and at times I felt my voice shake a little - but my heart was so emotional the whole time. I think it's because when you talk to a complete stranger and share the Gospel with them, you cannot help but feel overcome with the depth of God's forgiveness and love. And although you are talking to them about it, you can't help but remember that it was for YOU and YOUR sins that He suffered and died too. I often tell people It seems too good to be true but that is Calvary love - there is nothing in the world that is, ever was, or ever will be like it. That's real love.
So yeah, if somehow you have been moved to read this far, I sincerely hope and pray that you will sign up for City Evangelism and encourage those around you to sign up too. Even if you have been before and you got rejected or had a bad experience, don't let that stop you. Remember that those who sow in tears will in time also reap in joy. Don't miss out on the blessings that God has in store for you.
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