5 Steps Overcomers Take in Overwhelming TimesSample

Step #4 for Overcomers: Look Out

Jesus didn’t tell us to stay put or keep quiet. He expects us to go beyond the walls of our church community to share His message and love. The joy of living for Jesus is not just going to church and enjoying our small group. It is when we get so full of the living water that we can’t help but share our joy in the Gospel with others. How long has it been since you shared the Good News with someone? The fourth step you and I need to take as overcomers- is to look "out". You are not looking out for yourself. You are looking out for others. Our purpose in this life is not just to grow in our relationship with Jesus and be prepared when He returns: we must also reach the lost.

The responsibility of evangelism is entrusted to every believer. That includes you and me! There is an urgency attached to the Gospel. There are unbelievers who may never hear the truth of Jesus Christ if you and I do not bring it to them. When you share the hope of Christ, invite someone to church, or tell another person about your faith, you’re planting a seed in a moment that cannot be relived. God has placed you in that path for such a time as this and has entrusted you with His hope, His Word, and His story. You never know what will lie on the other side of your obedience. Where would you be today if someone had not shared the Savior’s story with you? We say we “follow” Jesus. But if we are not compelled to share His love, then it’s time to reevaluate what we truly believe.

God expects more of us than trying to be good people. We must get a vision for souls. Winning souls to Jesus is serious business. It’s not a suggestion or a nice idea. It’s a command. I want to challenge and motivate you to share the Good News with others. This Good News is good for a reason. I’m confident that it has changed your life, brought you out of darkness, given you a reason to get out of bed in the morning, and provided you with the strength to face the day. Why wouldn’t you want to tell others of the Person who has changed your life, and transformed you for the better?