The most powerful information we hold as Christians is the good news of Jesus. But how can we be confident in sharing the gospel?
Picture the scene: a busy day, rushing to your local corner shop to quickly get something you have run out of at home. In the chaotic moment, you start observing the other people there, hearing the echoes of their steps and catching snippets of various conversations. Amidst the bustle, your attention is drawn to the woman behind the till. Your heart is prompted to remember that she's an image-bearer of God, precious and treasured. As your focus shifts towards her, you find yourself curious about who she is, her expression and her story - does she know Jesus? As you approach her to pay, you see the opportunity. An opportunity to reach out, spark up a conversation and find a way to talk to her about Jesus. You find yourself conflicted because you're in a hurry and there's a chance you might be misunderstood, or she might not be interested.
We've all stood at this crossroads — our eagerness to share the gospel intersecting with the apprehension of potential awkwardness or rejection. We find ourselves teetering on the edge, balancing the delicate tension of wanting to reach just enough without going too far. This internal struggle, the moment of questioning whether to take the opportunity, often hinders us from stepping outside our comfort zones and extending Jesus into the lives of those who may need it the most.
