DAY 53 - ATTRACTIVE FAITH

CONNOR GRIM, YA ASSOCIATE PASTOR & VOLUNTEER TEAM LEAD

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:5-6

When it comes to sharing our faith with others, people tend to go one of two ways. The first is an aggressive premeditated assault on someone's personal belief system ending with a “reasoning” of Christianity’s logic over their own. The second tends to be passive and inconspicuous, never wanting to offend so no hope or perspective is offered unless in the midst of pain or tragedy. However, in Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, he offers another way. A faith that’s attractive.

Paul tells us that we should be intentional and wise when it comes to sharing our faith with those who don’t know Jesus, making the MOST of EVERY opportunity. This way isn’t shy or intimidated by who Jesus is, but is also sensitive to the person and the situation. Wisdom in some instances may be a challenging thought or lifestyle choice. It may also be overlooking an offense to open a door for a more meaningful conversation.

The one constant Paul shares is that every conversation we have should be full of grace. I love that. Think about what drew you to Jesus in the first place. It was His grace. The bible says it’s his kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans  2:4). Why would it be any different for anyone else?

When it comes to sharing your faith, what are your hesitations? Take a minute or two to write some down. Remember that as you do, the most effective evangelism is an attractive faith, full of grace, that is LIVED OUT around others!

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