Sharing Your Faith With Your Friend

My Utmost For His Highest

 

‘Never sympathize with someone who finds it difficult to get to God; God is not to blame. It is not for us to figure out the reason for the difficulty, but only to present the truth of God so that the Spirit of God will reveal what is wrong. The greatest test of the quality of our preaching is whether or not it brings everyone to judgment. When the truth is preached, the Spirit of God brings each person face to face with God Himself.’ CHAMBERS

 

Do you have a friend that is not a Christian? I am sure you do.  You love them very much.  You are a great encouragement to each other.  You love spending time with them. Have you shared Jesus and salvation with them? Or do you feel sorry for them and are fearful that by talking to them about “religion” you will somehow damage your relationship with them.

 

Here is the problem … 1) you don’t really believe in the superior nature of the Christian life and eternity in the presence of God or 2) you love your friendship more than you love your relationship with God.

 

Have there been times when you felt that you should say something  to your friend about faith in Christ but then, said nothing?  That is called “quenching the Spirit”.  When you sense you need to say something, trust God and speak.  You can show no greater love to your friend than to tell them of their current destiny which is impending eternity in hell and the great love that God has for them and salvation through faith in Jesus.

 

Imagine you are walking down the street with your friend.  You are talking and your friend is really paying no attention to where they are walking.  You notice a big hole up ahead.  If your friend continues, they will fall into it and most likely be hurt.  So you have a choice.  You know your friend does not like being told what to do … you think that is really their business where they walk .. it’s their choice.  If you say something, they might get mad and not be your friend anymore.  So what do you do?  Say nothing and let them fall? Or warn them and guide them around the hole?  Which choice shows love for your friend?

 

You can’t save anyone .. your part is to share the Gospel … the rest is between them and God.  It may even be that they are your friend so they can hear the Gospel. Maybe the friendship was not your idea, but God’s.  Listen for the Spirit and then have a talk with your friend.  You will know when the time is right.

 

Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)