ARE YOU A GOOD WITNESS?

DAY SEVEN OF THIRTY ONE

I’ll never forget the time this Scripture cut to my core. It was after I had an ongoing debate with someone on Facebook for a few days. In anger, I made my comments personal, and--instead of sharing the Truth in humility and compassion--I chose to lash out.

I was ready to battle and win. I wanted them to know that I was right and they were wrong. Even though I was trying to get someone to learn, I was pushing them away and creating a barrier because of my frustration. I remembered that the Bible said to always be prepared to give the reason why we believe what we do, but my memory completely erased the part that described how to go about it.

How many of you have been in a situation where you might have known the person you were talking to was in the right, but their approach really rubbed you the wrong way? You probably didn’t learn much in that scenario. In the same way, we have to be quick to listen and slow to become angry so that our emotions aren’t louder than the message we’re trying to get out.

No matter if you’re sharing the Gospel, breaking down a Bible passage to someone, or giving your testimony; pause and remember to win them over with your gentleness and respect in order to prepare their hearts to receive the Truth.

Prayer: If you’ve struggled with balancing your boldness for God with the humility it takes to love and not offend, pray that God will reveal what you can do to become better in these sometimes tough situations that require sharing your faith.