by Eudius Wabera
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” ~Mathew 28:19
Jesus gives us some very important instructions in Mathew 28:19 to ‘Go’ and make disciples out of all nations, But for us, sometimes it’s easier said than done.
Reminds me of the first time I went out for evangelism, I really was very anxious, because one; I had never evangelized to anyone ever, also I am kind of introverted myself thus approaching new people is not something that I do oftenly, I also wasn’t sure what to say so it wasn’t easy for me. But we had a prayer session before we went out for the evangelism and it really helped me a lot, I don’t know how but The Lord provided the utterance. I also had good guidance from of some of my friends who accompanied me who gave me some encouragement.
“Evangelism scares us. When we’re not regularly telling others about Jesus, we feel guilty. When we are, we wonder if we’re doing it right, if the person we’re sharing with is going to reject us or, worse, ask us a biblical question for which we won’t have an answer. “
~baptispress
Now, here are some things that can help us overcome the fear of evangelism
Prayers
Prayers is one of the ways we can communicate with our Father. Through prayers we can ask God for strength and utterance and above ask for His will to be done (Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6-7). Through prayers and the word of God, the Lord also instruct us.
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
~Hebrews 4:16
The Word of God
The word of God is God breathed (2 Tim 3:17).It’s only through God’s word that we are transformed through the power of the Holy spirit given to us. The word being the lamp to our feet and a light to our path, (Psalms 119: 105) guides us and helps us overcome every challenge we may face. (Eph 6:17) ‘THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT’
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
~Timothy 3:16-17
Guidance from fellow believers
Heading out to spread the good news with your friends can really help you tackle any nerves about sharing your faith. You can lift each other up, swap experiences, and help each other out with any hurdles you encounter. It’s all about having each other’s backs!
Being Intentional
We are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of zealously sharing the boundless love of God with all, leveraging our unique capabilities to seize every moment and propagate the gospel. Let us keep in mind that the scriptures affirm that our lives are not our own, but a vessel for the indwelling of Christ; therefore, prioritizing the fulfillment of His will on earth must be our paramount focus.
Remember that the Spirit Is in You
We have the spirit of God in us. We are not given a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, love and sound mind. (2 Tim1:7) And we are called to overcome. During evangelism you can come across people who have questions, this should not intimidate you, just let the Holy Spirit use the living Word inside of you to bring the truth
“I dare you to make a head first, eyes closed leap into a conversation with someone about Jesus.”
~ Jason Larson
In conclusion all this is that the name of God may be glorified and there is joy in heaven when one sinner repents more than ninety-nine others who need no repentance (Luke 15:7).
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
~Philippians 4:13
Leave a Reply