Share the Hope

 

     The early apostles spoke boldly of Jesus. All but John and Judas died for their witness. Paul suffered beatings and imprisonment as he continued to speak the word of God. When you surrender to Jesus, everything changes. The old you becomes the new you, born again, washed in the blood of Christ. No longer does God see our sin. He sees Christ. And like the early disciples we, too, can say:

“As for us, we cannot help speaking of what we have seen and heard”. Acts 4:20

     Be ready with an answer to those around you. When someone asks about the hope that is in you, speak of all you have seen and heard. Has Jesus changed your life? Is He working through you and in you? Miraculous changes occur when Jesus steps into a life.  I love this verse:

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

     For people to ask, they must see a hope in us. Are you ready to give the answer? Preaching and forcefully telling someone what they must believe never works. Let them see a difference in you. It is because of Christ we have the eternal hope. And answer with gentleness and respect. Let the Jesus in you do the talking and share the hope!

Father,

Let Your Holy Spirit shine through us so that others may see Your Son. His hope is available to everyone. Please let us be a bold example of Your faith in action as we speak of all we have seen and heard with gentleness and respect.

In Jesus name,

Amen