We should be ready and able to tell other people about the hope Jesus has given us. But two things are important when we share this hope: our credibility—is Jesus really Lord of our hearts?—and our character—do we persuade with gentleness and respect? The goal isn’t to win arguments, but to win hearts to God.
Thought
We should be ready and able to tell other people about the hope Jesus has given us. But two things are important when we share this hope: our credibility—is Jesus really Lord of our hearts?—and our character—do we persuade with gentleness and respect? The goal isn’t to win arguments, but to win hearts to God.
Prayer
Holy and loving Father, thank you for showing your grace in Jesus. I’m not sure what else I would have heard. Give me the courage I need to talk about my hope in Jesus, but do it in a way that shows your grace. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.