1) I wanna talk to my boys but my
past is shady. I might seem like a hypocrite.
We all did dirt in our past. But don't
let that stop you. Use that to your advantage. "Tell them:
I use to ___________ but that how awesome God is. He changed
me. And he can do the same for you."
2) I don't have the gift of evangelism.
So I'll just try to be a light.
A) Read Matthew 28.:18-20.
Jesus commissioned the disciples to make disciples. So first of all
you
are a disciple. And God commissioned you to make other disciples.
So it has nothing to do with the gift of evangelism. As far being
a light that's good. But being good and living right will not necessarily
make someone want to be a Christian. Moralist and Muslims "appear"
to live "godly" also. But they don't have Jesus. So what will
make the difference is you delivering the message of the Gospel.
3) God just called me to be a witness.
Look up the word witness.
It means to testify. Jesus tells us in Acts 2 that we will
be His witnesses but what did they testify about? His death, burial
and resurrection. It all goes back to the Gospel. You should
incorporate your testimony on what he has done for you. But how will
they know how to get that same life you're witnessing about if you don't
give them the directions to God? Also the word witness means martyr.
Think about that the next time you're out witnessing,
4) I don't really have a passion
to give the gospel.
That's probably because you're selfish.
It's all about your life. Start reading scriptures about the
Lake of Fire. Think about how people will never have the chance to
know God. Never. There ain't no time period in eternity. As a fminister
riend of mine says "You're God's A Plan." You were saved to somebody
elso to Christ. Otherwise you would be in heaven right now.
5) I scared people might reject
me.
I have talked many people since I
became born again in '95 and rarely are people rude. People want
to talk about religion. If you don't believe me just look at culture (movies,TV,
Hip Hop). Many artists today mention "God" in their records;
even the hardest of thugs. It's a myth that people will bite
your head off if you talk them about God. Will some reject the Gospel?
Of course. But your job is to give the Word and ask them to
make a decision for Christ. If they say no, they're rejecting Jesus;
NOT YOU. Don't take it personal like it's your fault..
6) I'm scared they might have questions
I can't answer.
If they do simply tell them:
I don't know. Once you start making up answers without the Spirit
leading, you're in trouble. Because it'll get into "I feel that..."
and then they'll say "Well, I feel." It'll nothing wrong with debating
but make sure it has a point. But the best thing is to
admit that you don't know. You'll get more respect that way.
Then go and research the answer to the question.
When I first started out I didn't
know too much about the Word. But when people started asking me questions,
that spark my curiousity to find the answer so I could be ready.
And I became stronger and stronger with the Word. And it's
going to happen the same way with you.
Well, I hope this clear some stuff up. Over the coming weeks I will give you first hand experience on how to witness to parents, your boys,children whoever . So if you got ?'s just write me. Check for updates soon.