Sharing the Good News

Author Unknown
via Seeking Things Above

We tend to talk with others about what interests us most. Golfers like to talk about golf, musicians about music, and hunters about hunting.

The point here is this: Do Christians like to talk about Christ, the church, and the Bible? How committed are we to who we are and what we are? We don't need to be overbearing with other people to let them know we are enthusiastic about the Christian life. There was a time when people spoke freely about Bible topics on the job, in their neighborhoods, and among their friends, but those occasions are certainly becoming rarer today. Some are reluctant to discuss the Bible because it is no longer fashionable, some cannot discuss the Bible because they lack knowledge, and some decline to discuss the Bible because they simply have no interest. Nevertheless, many opportunities remain. Many would still be interested in a conversation which began with one of the following statements:

• "I was reading my Bible last night, and I came across something I had never noticed before."
• "Last Sunday, the preacher brought out a very interesting point in his sermon."
• "My wife (or husband) and I found some biblical principles that have really helped our marriage."
• "We have been through some difficult times, but our faith in God and his word have really sustained us."

Many people still want to know more about God and his will. Most would admit they want to know more about the Bible. If we are truly committed and approach people the right way, many still have an open heart for studying the Scriptures.