Sharing
the Gospel with others can be overwhelming, especially if we do it in our own
strength or out of guilt, instead of a natural outflow of our love for God. In studying the book of John this year, I
noticed how Jesus shared the truths of God. He didn’t insist on continuing a
conversation to convince someone of the truth. He did answer questions and He
did initiate conversations. Also, most of His teaching was to a select few –
the 12 disciples. He revealed God and “discipled” them so they could then go
out and share the truth with others who would share the truth with others.
John
17:6-9 6 “I [Jesus] have revealed you [God] to those whom you gave me
out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed
your word. 7 Now
they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they
accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed
that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I
am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are
yours.
God
gave Jesus 12 men to lovingly disciple for 3 years. Who has God given to you?
Whether it’s a circle of friends, family, co-workers or neighbors, He has
uniquely placed us in those relationships. We have the opportunity to reveal
Him to those closest to us! Jesus took His responsibility seriously and
faithfully prayed for and shepherded His disciples.
As
a new parent, I realize what an awesome responsibility it is to pray for and reveal
God to my children. It’s such a huge blessing to watch them grasp different
aspects of who God is! James has really understood the fact that he can talk to
God at any time about anything and take all his cares to Him. A couple weeks
ago James (and I) were getting nervous the day before his major surgery. We had
definitely prayed about it many times together, but as he was thinking about it
in the car on our way home from my sister’s he asked if he could pray. Of
course! So, he prayed!
Who
will you and I pray for today? How can you and I reveal attributes and
characteristics of God to them?
Alice
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