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How, then, can they call on the One they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?  Romans 10:14 NIV

Have you ever led someone to Christ? If not, why not? Maybe its because we have a tendancy to think that God can never use us in His way, that we’re just not gifted in that regard, and it is only for a privileged few to lead others to Christ. But if this were the case, why was the Great Commission given to every Christian? Every believer is called to “go and make disciples of all the nations...” (Matthew 28:19). That means we are all called to evangelism. We all have a part to play.

I must admit that it’s a mystery to me that God has chosen to use everyday people as the primary communicators of His truth. I remember being in an English class in school where we were all required to give an impromptu, five-minute speech in front of the class on an assigned statement. Being a  student with tons on the go, I of course hadn’t read the assignment, so I stood frozen with fear in front of the class. I was not a public speaker.

But after I came to faith in Jesus Christ, I realized the best way to help people believe was through written and especially verbal communication, be it in front of a group or an individual. I realized that it is not about me or what I feel comfortable doing; it is about obeying God. Because the primary way God reaches people who do not yet know Him is through our moments with another, whether communication with a lifelong friend or an acquaintance from our daily coffee stop. How can people hear about Christ unless someone tells them? That someone is supposed to be you or me.  Be brave, share the reason you have joy even when it is a hard season.