"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant…"
Every time I get on the airplane, I have to show my driver's license and ticket to at least two different people. When they look at my picture ID, I tell them that it really isn't my best photo. They usually laugh and agree!
Doctors have medical degrees, the clergy has ministerial credentials, and electricians have to pull a permit to do their work. Even your high school gave you a diploma. How about Christians?
Do I need a special, signed edict from heaven to share my faith? What if I really blow it? What if the conversation is more confusing than helpful? What if I don't live a perfect life in front of my family? Maybe I should let the "professionals" handle this witnessing thing.
Let's get one thing real clear. GOD is the one who saved us, called us and commissioned us to be His witness. HE will show us what to say. He will help us prepare "to give an answer to every one who asks us a reason of the hope that is in us."
I'm not 'smarter than the average bear'. But I find that He will help me grow in the knowledge of Him as far as I want to grow. Every witnessing experience is part of my schooling.
We are in His continual 'School Of Evangelism'… on-the-job-training is part of His curriculum. Do you feel unqualified to share your faith? Let's stop leaning on OUR OWN credentials.
OUR SUFFICIENCY IS FROM HIM. (thank God!)
Living intentionally for souls,
Tom Elie
Evangelist/President
Oasis World Ministries
