Sharing with Authenticity

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14 ESV

One of the greatest misconceptions about evangelism is that you need to be someone you’re not. The truth is, God has equipped you with unique gifts, passions, and a personality designed for the specific people in your life. You don’t need to mimic a preacher or memorize a perfect script. You just need to be yourself.

Matthew 5:13-16 calls us to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." Salt enhances flavor, and light shines in darkness. These metaphors remind us that our role is to reflect God’s love and truth in ways that naturally flow out of who we are.

Think about your strengths. Do you love hosting gatherings? Use that time to build relationships and share your faith. Are you a good listener? Be available to friends who are struggling, and gently point them to Jesus. Sharing Jesus authentically often means weaving Him into your everyday conversations. Mention how He’s impacted your decisions, provided peace in hard times, or given you hope when you felt lost.

Authenticity also means being honest about your struggles. You don’t need to present a perfect life; in fact, being open about your imperfections can make your faith more relatable. People are often drawn to vulnerability and sincerity because it demonstrates how God works in real, messy lives.

Pray for God to help you see how your unique personality can reflect His love. Trust that He placed you in your specific relationships and circumstances for a purpose. As you share, remember that it’s not about getting every word right—it’s about showing people the real Jesus through the real you.

How can your unique personality and gifts be used to share Jesus?

Pray

God, thank You for creating me uniquely and placing me where I am. Help me to share Your love with others through who I am, not who I think I should be. Use my strengths, my story, and my imperfections to point others to You. Amen.