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A.W. Tozer says it well. . .
Evangelism - She Had to tell Someone
Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ? --John 4:30 Spiritual experiences must be shared. It is not possible for very long to enjoy them alone. The very attempt to do so will destroy them. The reason for this is obvious. The nearer our souls draw to God the larger our love will grow, and the greater our love the more unselfish we shall become and the greater our care for the souls of others. Hence increased spiritual experience, so far as it is genuine, brings with it a strong desire that others may know the same grace that we ourselves enjoy. This leads quite naturally to an increased effort to lead others to a closer and more satisfying fellowship with God.... The impulse to share, to impart, normally accompanies any true encounter with God and spiritual things. The woman at the well, after her soul-inspiring meeting with Jesus, left her waterpots, hurried into the city and tried to persuade her friends to come out and meet Him. "Come, see a man," she said, "which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" Her spiritual excitement could not be contained within her own heart. She had to tell someone. The Set of the Sail, 50-51. "Lord, we have so much more! We've seen Your goodness. We've tasted Your blessing. We've come to love you. Yet how seldom are we that impelled to tell anyone. Direct me even today to someone with whom I can share the glorious news of the Gospel. Amen"
I read recently that about 95 percent of professing believers surveyed said that it was a living breathing person demonstrating their faith that made the most significant impact leading to their decision to follow Christ - that even after attending church, crusades, Christian concerts, whatever, it was a real person living out their faith in the 'marketplace' that made the difference.
We had a special time of sharing testimonies in Chapel yesterday at Ft. Carson. That principal was evident ih the testimonies shared in a huge way! We all go through the 'stuff' of life. It's how we, as believers in and followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, go through that same 'stuff', that speaks more clearly than all the sermons, crusades or concerts combined.
"The Spirit of God uses the Word of God through men and women of God to make the message about the Son of God available to all who want to know the truth. There is no limit to the creative ways God can use to bring about this process." I'm Glad You Asked - Ken Boa and Larry Moody
For His own reasons, God has chosen to use mere mortals to share the timeless truths of our sin and His plan of redemption, salvation and abundant life (on His terms) with the folks all around us. that might be another believer needing a 'hug' or someone still under bondage to sin and in need of a savior.
God doesn't NEED us, but He has CHOSEN us to be His messengers!
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