“The Holy Spirit, God's gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. If you will stir up this inner power, you will never be afraid to tell others about our Lord.”2 Timothy 1:7-8 (TLB)
You can be confident in sharing your faith when you remember you don’t have to know all the answers. Why? Because Jesus does!
Here’s something else you need to remember: When you share the hope you have in Christ with others, you’re not doing it alone. God is with you! And his Spirit is working in the other person's heart as you're sharing with them.
The Bible says, “The Holy Spirit, God's gift, does not want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them. If you will stir up this inner power, you will never be afraid to tell others about our Lord” (2 Timothy 1:7-8 TLB).
When you realize the Holy Spirit's power and God's truth are in you, you never have to be afraid to tell others about Jesus. That should give you a lot of confidence!
Luke 21:13-15 also gives encouragement for sharing your faith: “This will be your chance to tell about your faith.Don’t worry about what you will say to defend yourselves. I will give you the wisdom to know what to say” (CEV).
It’s common to be fearful about sharing your faith with someone. You might think, “I don't know what to say to that person at the office, on the soccer field, or in my neighborhood.” But God essentially says to you, “I will tell you what to say when you need it.”
What an amazing promise! You may not feel ready or equipped to share the gospel, but the truth is, you have everything you need because of God’s presence and power in you.
Rick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer known for founding Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He has written several best-selling books, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 35 million copies in 200 languages. Time magazine named Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since stepping down from the lead pastor role at Saddleback in 2022, Warren has continued to inspire people through his Daily Hope Devotional and podcast Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope. His first book in a decade, Created to Dream, was released in April 2023.
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