The other day I was having a conversation with a Jeep friend. We were discussing the recent recall on our Wranglers. She had said something that wasn't exactly on point, so I provided the rest of the info that she needed. She thanked me for doing that. I said of course. We are supposed to share what we know. Lift each other up. Help each other out.
1 Peter 4:10 Living Bible
10 God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.
That got me thinking about what else I (we) share with people?
Meet new people, we share were our favorite restaurant is. Where our favorite ice cream or custard place is. We share what our favorite foods are. Cars, sports teams, vacation spots, on and on it goes.
We are sharing what we know from what we have experienced. We want others to have or not have the same experience that we did. To save someone from having a bad time. Or encourage them that they will have a good time.
Then I thought a little harder about this.
Why is it so easy to share all the worldly stuff, but not share about Jesus?
The most important person to share about.
I (we) find it hard to share about our experience with Him. To share our testimony. To tell of what He has done for us! How He has changed our lives.
One reason for me is, when I start sharing with someone, I can tell when they checkout of the conversation. They start rolling their eyes, acting different towards you when you mention the name of Jesus! Actually had one guy run away from me when I mentioned Jesus' name! How profound I thought.
People will actually stay and listen to favorite food places, ice cream, cars to drive, etc. etc. But not about the One who can save their soul!
1 John 3:23 Amplified Bible
23 This is His commandment, that we believe [with personal faith and confident trust] in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and [that we unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, just as He commanded us.
I encourage you. If you have a relationship with Jesus, don't be afraid to share it with others. They need to know what He has done for you and that the same can be done for them.
Matthew 10:33 New Living Translation
33 But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven
Share what you know! Especially about Jesus!
God bless.
Rev. Kev.
