Sharing the Gospel Col 4:2-6 --- Be Loving & Tactful

We probably have been taught about how to share the gospel often enough.  We tend to focus on the message. We are taught to share our life before and after knowing Christ. We use our good experiences to cause others to receive Christ.  But the reality is not about us but about the others --- their needs and desires. We need to earn the right for us to speak. We can do that by first being loving and kind, and showing concern.  Once they see that we are for them, we gain their trust, and they will be willing to listen to us. With our listening ears, we can see what they need and desire and we can then show them how Christ can help them.  Be intentional no doubt about sharing the gospel, but be loving and kind to gain the listening ears and hearts.

Lessons:

• 1 # Devotion to prayer:
  • Prayer includes thanks giving. Not just requesting
  • A blessed life will empower us to share the gospel
  • Prayer for Others - Intercessor Prayers
    • for opportunities to share the gospel and for clarity in communicating it.
• 2 # Be intentional in sharing the Gospel
• 3 # Be tacful in sharing:
  • act wisely in their interactions with non-believers, making the most of every opportunity.
• 4 # Gracious speech: be kind, be encouraging & useful.
  • # Being kind and loving showing concerns will get people to share their hearts and needs and then we can give them the right answer

Prayer:

• Heavenly Father,
  • Thank you for Your word and the wisdom it provides.
  • Help us to be devoted to prayer, always grateful for Your blessings.
  • Grant us opportunities to share Your love and give us clarity in doing so.
  • May our words be gracious and our actions wise, especially with those who don't know You.
  • Fill us with Your love, that we may show genuine concern for others,
  • And give us discernment to respond to their needs with Your truth.
  • Guide us to live intentionally, making the most of every opportunity You provide.
  • In Jesus' name, Amen.