“One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas’ (which means Peter)” (John 1:40-42).
Everyone is waiting in line with you for the doors to open. It’s 11:59 PM on Thanksgiving night. Shoppers are ready to attack the isles. You know exactly where to go to quickly get what you need. You have a list memorized in your mind. The question is where do you go first? Knowing that time and quantities are limited, it can be a tough decision indeed.
When you accepted Jesus Christ as Savior, whom did you tell first about your transformation? It may have started with your immediate family, close circle of friends, and co-workers. We usually share good news with those who know us best. We want them to be part of the celebration.
The challenge for us is to make sure we do everything we can to reach everyone we can. Notice Paul’s deep conviction: “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings” (1 Corinthians 9:22-23). Paul was relentless in his pursuit of bringing men and women to Jesus. It was his singular focus.
You have a key role in bringing people to Jesus. You might object and say, “Well, I’m not a Pastor, an Evangelist, or a Teacher.” That may be true, but you are an ambassador for Christ. God is counting on you to make Jesus known to everyone that you possibly can. You are God’s voice in a dark and gloomy world. Regardless of your gifts, you are salt and light on this earth. Right now, people desperately need you to bring them to Jesus. You may not be the one to lead them in prayer to accept Jesus.
You may not be the one to answer all of their doubts. However, God has a specific purpose for you, in their process to knowing the Savior. Do your part and let God do His part. Don’t be afraid and don’t delay. Bring them to Jesus.
Read: Open your Bible and read 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.
Reflect: Prayerfully consider the following: Paul made personal adjustments to reach all people. How flexible are you in this area?
Respond: As a result of these truths, what might need to change in my attitude, beliefs, and actions? What steps do I need to take outwardly?
The source of this content comes from our book, Walking with Jesus.