EVANGELISM STUDY Throughout the times as we evangelize, we constantly ask questions how to evangelize and how to share the gospel to people. However, instead of thinking and constantly battling ourselves to figure out this eternal dilemma, there is a simple way to solve this problem. It is first recognizing our weakness, and then depending on Gods strength. Rather than focusing too much about me, it makes everything easier when we start to focus on what God has to do through me. When we look at ourselves again and again, we will only become more embarrassed and timid for we know we arent perfect. However, when we look at God thats the time we are able to reach out with dignity and heavenly authority that comes from above. Following is the poem that expresses the heart of the one who have faced difficulty but turned the situation as he realized the true ways of God. Asking God I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for power that I might have the praise for men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for-- but everything that I hoped for. . . Almost, despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed. 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 7To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christs power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christs sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Prayer in Evangelism Evangelism is an act of faith and trust in the Lord because it is actively sharing the love of God with others. As in all activities, we must always begin and end evangelism with prayer. With prayer, we remind ourselves that evangelism is not done through our own strength, but through the power of God. This love that we share is not our own love, but the love of God that fills us and overflows to gather together in prayer before going out to witness. Always, your prayers should be for faith, firm conviction, perseverance, and trust in the Lord. Pray to meet those that God has prepared to listen to His Word, and to share your own testimonies of Gods faithfulness to reveal His love and grace to others. Though we may be insufficient in speech and lacking in appearance, the Lord graciously guides us and encourages us. He reminds us that the power of His Word and the grace of the Holy Spirit are what catch people, and not our own methods. In addition, evangelism should conclude with prayer, to give thanks for the Lords strength throughout the time of evangelism and to lift up everything to the Lords hands. Pray for His guidance for those you have met during evangelism, and bring your requests before the Lord to open the hearts of these new lambs. The Lord will truly guide and prepare each step of the way and expand the missions when we pray with earnest and sincere hearts. So, let us come before the Lord with faith and hope, beginning evangelism with the Lord on our side and lifting up each victory to the Lord in prayer. Perseverance to bear fruit Throughout each day, missionaries go out to share the Word of God, seeking the good soil that will hear the Word, retain it, and with patience bear fruit. However, just as in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9), many times the seed we encounter the bad soil that cannot bear crop. When this happens, we must remember to continue with perseverance and patience. This means going on with faith in the Lord. Evangelism may be difficult- many do not want to listen and others do not realize the great gift they are passing by. However, always, when we go with prayer and faith, the Lord answers by showing us the good soil. What is needed is persistence through evangelism. Satan will try to stop you from sharing Gods Word, but with persistence and faith in God, His Word will overcome. Often, the good soil comes out where it is least expected, so continue to sow the Word of God with diligence and patience. With prayer to guide our faith, the Lord will show us the good soil and the beautiful fruit. Truly, may we be the ones to go on with faith and perseverance, bearing fruit in abundance for our Lord God. GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR EFFORTS!
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:48:52 +0000
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