Witness

Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth... you are the light of the world.”

There are two sides to our witness. One is what we say, the other is how we live. The one complements the other.

Evangelism seems to come naturally to some. They seem gifted. Others compare themselves and come off feeling second best. For all of us, remember that actions speak louder than words. Or as someone has put it, “Your life speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you are saying.”

“You are,” Jesus says. Whatever we think of our gifts or lack of gifts, who we are is what matters most. And be encouraged for “we all, with unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into His likeness.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)

John Taylor highlights the words of Jesus to Peter, “You are... you will be.” (John 1:42)

And he continues in a similar vein with these words, “At the end of the day it will probably be seen that nine-tenths of evangelism is prayer and that responsibility rests on us all.”

Prayer: Lord, help me to remember that in all I do and say, I reflect my relationship with You. May I never make you ashamed by my thoughts, words or deeds.