The relationships that you have with people are wonderful settings for sharing your faith. Think of the advantages. You have a variety of opportunities to talk about Jesus with the people you know. You don’t have to force the situation. As you spend time with friends, you can comfortably build on spiritual conversations that you had previously. You will sense opportune moments when a friend might be more willing to discuss spiritual truths. When you spend time with people, they will also see your faith in action. As they observe your way of life and think about their lives in comparison to yours, they may ask for help to find the strength that they see in you. That opens the door again to talking more about the awesome love and tremendous power of Christ!

Why we need to share Jesus

Sharing Jesus with your friends comes from a love for their souls. Try to imagine what it would be like to be without Jesus in your life. Think of the confusion there would be about the purpose that you have on this earth. Imagine the uneasiness in your heart as you think of your sin and how you stand before God. Visualize yourself haunted by the fear of what will happen to you when death approaches. What a difference Jesus makes for you! He is the rock of your salvation. Your life of faith is securely built on the Savior’s peace through the forgiveness of sins and the certain hope that you will live forever with God.

In sharp contrast to the confidence we have as Christians, our friends without Jesus are lost. Separated from him, they are headed toward an eternity of such horrendous suffering that it makes us shudder. We don’t want this to happen to our friends or to anyone else. We can’t be so indifferent to say or do nothing. As Christians, our hearts are moved to reach out to people, especially our friends. The famous preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, “Winners of souls must first be weepers for souls.” We share our faith with people because we weep for them. We know that without Jesus they are without true joy and lasting hope. With all our heart, we want to keep on sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends.

How we can regularly share Jesus

Start by regularly praying for your unchurched friends. It is a privilege to include them in your prayers, confident that God will hear your intercessions for them and answer according to his will. You may let people know that you are praying for them. This will help to communicate your love for them and your concern for their spiritual life. They may even ask why you are praying for them or what you are praying about, which opens up the opportunity to talk more about Jesus and your faith.