Witnessing with Training Wheels -- March 12, 2013

When Jesus began his ministry at age 30, he could have announced it any way He wanted to.  He was the Son of God, you know.

He could have come out like this: 


But He didn't.

Instead, Jesus went to the synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth.  He read from the scroll of Isaiah which prophesied about the coming of the Messiah.  When He was finished, Jesus said, "Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled."

We fast forward a little bit to a parable Jesus teaches about witnessing. 

What can we learn from this parable?  When you tell someone about the Gospel, not everyone is going to accept it.

Why is that important?  Even Jesus didn't convert 100% of the people He talked to.  But that didn't stop Him from trying.

You and I need to be willing to DO something about what Jesus said.  What are we good at?  This video unfortunately describes us a lot of times...

Where does that leave us?  With a challenge.

Here's my challenge to you:  invite someone to Sunday School for Easter.  I'm not asking you to attempt to share the Good News with anyone.  Just invite them to church with you on Easter Sunday.  Think of it as "witnessing with training wheels".

So ponder on who you can ask.  Be the eager sower; throw the seed.  You may be surprised at the harvest.

Make it a great week!

Loyally yours,

Darren Bayne

"Experience is a hard teacher, because she gives the test first and the lesson afterwards." -- Unknown