It’s said that not everyone is called to be an Evangelist but I don’t believe that anyone is called to be a secret follower of Jesus. You have a sphere of influence that no Evangelist can reach better than you. However, this should not be intimidating or uncomfortable!

I discovered this simple recipe that is able to accomplish victory in your personal evangelism:

Passion + faithfulness + the blessing of God = success in reaching those who don’t believe yet.

Passion can only be found in freedom

I love the fact that we have the freedom in sharing the Gospel. We can find our way of expressing the Good News or attracting people’s attention to God. There are no bounds to just speaking. Nonetheless, we should always be able to explain the Gospel in a conversation because it is the best way to communicate it.

Jesus gave a clear mission but it’s up to you how you go about it. You can always think outside the box. Be creative. Find a way you enjoy and have passion for. Use your talents and unique character because that’s what will stand out to everyone that encounters you.

Mr. Eternity

One preacher spoke passionately about his desire to shout ‘Eternity’ in the streets. A man in the crowd named Arthur Stace was deeply inspired and set free in discovering that he can point people to God by the word eternity. He became known as Mr. Eternity. He was going about by writing the word eternity on the streets of Sidney every day.

He did a lot with the small he had and God multiplied his fame all around.

Arthur Stace didn’t preach on the street or hand out flyers but found a way he liked to direct people to God and left a footstep in the history. Today, more than 50 years after his death, artists made paintings and sculptures, politicians named places in the city to preserve the legend of the Eternity man.

I’m not sure if it’s completely true but I’ve heard that Arthur Stace was illiterate. The only word he knew how to write well was ‘eternity’.

Everyone flees the uncomfortable atmosphere

The example of Arthur Stace shows that nothing is too silly. We’ve all been given different gifts, abilities, and talents to contribute to the mission. It’s fair to execute strengths uniquely in sharing the Good News.

However, if you seem uncomfortable with what you do, others will notice. If you don’t feel excited about the activity, it won’t last long.

Perhaps, you’re trying to copy someone else and criticize yourself for not being as good as that other person? Don’t forget that the person you admire and look up to has many years of experience, made the countless amount of failures, and found one way that works.

You’re a unique person with a unique set of abilities and mindset that cannot be found in anyone else. You can find a way to share your faith that works for you but won’t work for anybody else.

The more you try to pretend to be someone else the more time you waste on the wrong path because you don’t get to know your strengths and weaknesses. Free yourself and don’t try to push your manner into any kind of box you believe you should be in. Find what works for you, in what area you're better than others, and take a step to apply it in reaching out to people.

The power of moving in ‘the flow’

One day as I was leaving a shopping mall one lady stood by the exit. She gave me a flyer and wished ‘Happy holidays!’ as it was a week left until Easter. I didn’t say anything apart from ‘Thank you!’ because the lady was obviously shy and not up for a conversation.

When I came back home I looked at the flyer. The lady was a Christian and on the paper, she communicated the meaning behind Easter, the Gospel, and shared a testimony. Her testimony was the part that stood out the most for me even though it was only a couple of lines that didn’t seem more important. It was a story about her being healed from cancer.

A couple of years passed by and I was brainstorming ideas for my own outreach. God reminded me of the testimony I received and how deeply it touched me. I compiled a few really encouraging stories about the things God did in my life. With some help from my friends, I was able to make it into a booklet and print it out.

Little did I knew how powerful this tool would be for my personal use in evangelism! I wasn’t charging money for the booklet but giving out as a gift to someone I spoke with and hadn't had time to share my experiences. It was well made and looked expensive so I was proud to give it to someone. When anyone asked anything about my life I was able to offer my written story of the most amazing things in my life.

I didn’t realize how creative I could be in my suggestions to give the book. After I presented it, I was comfortable to ask about their faith and then share what I believe.

No seed too little because God multiplies

I’m not trying to show off my achievements but only to clarify: God made my booklet to spread into every continent of the world! It took only a couple of months of work in a busy hostel and God helped me to reach so much with the little I had.

Start acting on the little you have and watch God give you more and more everyday! (‘So You Think Your Mind is Renewed’ by Cornel Marais)

I would encourage you to think bigger and freer in sharing your faith. There are countless ways you can do it.

Nothing is too small for God to multiply and grow.

Let’s say you reach your neighbor Tom and he gets born again. After some time Tom ministers to his grandma that you would never be able to connect with. It’s already two people by now!

But wait!

The grandma falls in love with Jesus and visits every friend she has… It quickly goes out of your sight and ability to know how many people are being impacted by the ripple effect you started with a small rock.

God didn’t make anything to operate in principle of addition. He made things to have the ability to multiply.

There is no place for discouragement when you do things you’re enjoying and notice even small growth. It is growth nonetheless! When God sees your faithfulness and pure heart in reaching people He makes it multiply to the extents you never thought possible.

Open your mind and don’t limit yourself in one way only. Maybe you like to cook and want to invite your neighbors for dinner which will end in a simple comment made by you: I really feel loved by Jesus and I felt that I wanted to invite you all for dinner... Perhaps you would love to write a short encouraging note to someone you know with an open invitation for coffee?

I pass the question to you. What do you desire to do?