The effect of sharing our faith

• gospel-encouragement
• prayer
• evangelism

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Published: Friday, 03 June 2016 13:59

Written by James Dean

In verse 6 of Paul's letter to his good friend Philemon, he shares a prayer that he prays not just for Philemon but for all those in the church that met in his house.

At its core Paul prays that they would share their faith - we might also call that "witnessing" or "evangelising" - with those that don't yet know Jesus as Lord & Saviour. He prays that the effect of sharing their faith would be that they would come to know in full every good thing that is in us.

As we read that verse through again, we are reminded that this act of sharing isn't done entirely for our own benefit. Although learning and getting a good understanding of the good things of God is a huge benefit to us, ultimately we share the gospel for Christ. It is HIS gospel we're sharing and HIS glory that we seek.

So this week, if you have the opportunity to tell someone else why you believe and trust in Jesus - and do pray that you will be given those opportunities - please be encouraged and emboldened as you do that. Remember that sharing what you know, sharing what you have learned about this wonderful Saviour, sharing what you know about his love for sinners like us, is bringing glory to Jesus too.