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Sharing Faith with Family Is a Commandment

When we first become Christians, we are often burning with the desire within us to share this Good News of our salvation with other people. We have an overwhelming joy of knowing that we have been forgiven by Christ. We have been saved. We are now free in Jesus. We want our family and friends to know this grace that has been lavished on us. 

However, after a while, this initial excitement dissipates. Often, Christians find it hard to share the Gospel, especially with family members or friends whose hearts seem hardened towards faith. Some believers end up never talking about their faith with others, thinking that it is a private matter. Jesus Himself, however, told His followers to go into the entire world and to share the Gospel with everyone, making disciples and baptizing them. So, what are some practical ways that Christians can effectively share their faith with friends and family?

First of all, we need to remember that sharing the Gospel is Christ’s commandment. He expects it from His disciples. We need to pray and ask the Lord to ignite the fire in our hearts that we had when we were born again. The Apostle Paul, the greatest apostle who ever lived, who wrote a third of the New Testament, said that he was constantly compelled to preach the Gospel everywhere and to everyone. He even added that it was “terrible for him” not to share his faith. God expects us, who have been saved by grace, to witness about this grace to the people we love. 

Moreover, we need to remember that Christ not only commanded that we share the Gospel with others, He also provided us with the strength from the Holy Spirit to do it. He told His disciples that they would receive the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses. In other words, we are not alone when we share our faith. The Holy Spirit is always there to help us. He will give us the right words to say. He will give us the power to pray for others as we share the Gospel. Our prayers will be answered, and miracles will happen when we obey God and share our faith with our friends and family.