Sharing the Truth

The husband and I had a good conversation today.

I'm not sure how it started (don't you hate when that happens? When you're talking to someone and can't remember how you got on the current subject?), but it was things I've felt on my heart for quite some time. I know there's going to come a day when God is going to call me to have a very hard conversation...and I'm not sure how it's going to turn out. But, I know that no matter how it turns out, I will be following God's leading and seeking His guidance, and that is all that should matter. I just know it's going to be hard because of the relationships involved...but I take comfort in the fact that God tells us that, "All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved" (Matthew 10:22).

We've been studying Matthew at church since the beginning of December...and we just finished Matthew 10 today (we're taking it nice and slow, and soaking in all of its goodness). And, the more we read through Matthew, the more challenged I am on the way I view life. God NEVER promises us that following Him will or should be easy...in fact, He guarantees it will be hard. And yet, by following Him, we are free from the burden of our sin, guilt, shame, and condemnation. To me, the good definitely outweighs the bad. I will face opposition, persecution, and possibly the hatred of many in my life? I'm learning to be ok with that...

I guess I've just been realizing lately how foolish it is for me to keep what Jesus has done for me a secret. I've never had a lot of 'secular' friends. I suppose being home-schooled will do that to you. I've pretty much always worked with Christians, in almost every single job I've ever had. I have unsaved members of my family...but that's about it. So, I think that's why it's hard for me to think of talking about the power of Jesus to other people...because I don't come across many unchurched people in my everyday life.

And yet, when I really take a step back and look, I actually do. The baristas at Starbucks (they seem to remember me, even though I typically only stop by there once a week), the clerks at Target, the waiters/waitresses at various restaurants...I come across unsaved people all the time. And, I rarely ever mention anything to do with my relationship with Christ. Why is that?

I'm starting to realize how silly it is for me to be afraid of talking about Jesus with people I don't know. What is the worst that could happen? I may never see or have another conversation with some of these people...so why does it frighten me so much? Shouldn't I WANT to share about the amazing things I've experienced in my life because of Christ?

Sorry that one thought kind of morphed into a couple of different ones. These are just some of the things that have been on my heart lately. I have a feeling God is going to start throwing some amazing opportunities my way in the future...and I'm going to have to choose how I'm going to react to them.

I really hope I pick following Him over being nervous or afraid of the outcome...