PathFinder Ministries

Sharing Your Purpose by Witnessing to Others

A - "It is easy to get distracted; because Satan would rather have you do anything besides share your faith." ~ Rick Warren

S - He (God) is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." ~ 2 Peter 3:9

A - Please don't be scared off by today's devotion! Ask God to give you a burning desire to be a witness, both verbally and physically, to those who are lost and don't know Him. You don't need to give me all your excuses as to why you can't witness to others - mainly because I've thought of all of them myself! My hope is that after these devotions, you'll be more confident and secure and you will be looking for opportunities to share the good news of the Gospel.

As we come to the end of this section - do you remember what God's #1 purpose is for ALL people? Salvation... and the verse for today verifies that truth! Matthew 28: 19-20 commands, not suggests, that we are to Go, Teach, Baptize all nations; all people.

Do you ever think of all the things you do that really don't have any lasting effect in the long run? You may think, while you're in the middle of them, that your good works will influence generations to come. Yes, it is important to supply your children and grandchildren with a firm, spiritual foundation, but what about all the rest that you spend your time and energy doing? Do you ever think God looks down and wishes you wouldn't waste the life He's given you? What are you investing your life in today?

God wants you to invest in people - those you know and those you don't. There are people in this world that ONLY you will be able to witness to. You've heard it said - You may be the only Jesus some people will ever see. William James said - "The best use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it." If just one person is in heaven because of you, you will have had an important part in eternity!

If you are serious about being a witness to others, I ask that you join me next time when I'll be giving you a 4 part concept that has been used by millions to build confidence and make sharing your faith something you do without hesitation!

P - Think about the things you invest your time and energy into. Make a list and label them as having a temporary effect or a lasting effect on yourself and/or others. For example - time spent online (chats, Facebook, surfing, etc), time spent in Bible study, time spent watching tv, time spent on the phone, time spent in prayer, time spent shopping, time spent trying to make more money, time spent with family/friends, time spent serving others......

Next Time....Preparing Your Life-Message