Pray, Prepare, Pursue

Seek God’s guidance, equip yourself with His Word, and step out in faith.

In evangelism it's important to recognize that we do not preach ourselves (2 Cor. 4:5-7), it is God who draws people to Jesus, not us (John 6:44). This being the case, Christians are not tasked with becoming expert apologists, philosophers, or debaters. We are tasked simply with praying for the lost (Matt. 9:37-38), being prepared to explain the hope within us (1 Pet. 3:15), and pursuing those who do not yet know Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20).

Praying

Before stepping out to share the Gospel, we must begin with prayer. Jesus instructed His disciples to pray for laborers in the harvest, and we should do the same. Ask God to open hearts, remove spiritual blindness, and draw people to Himself. Prayer aligns our hearts with God's will and reminds us that salvation is His work, not ours.

Preparing

While we are not required to be scholars, we are called to be ready. First Peter 3:15 exhorts us to always be prepared to give an answer for the hope within us. This means immersing ourselves in God's Word, growing in our understanding of the Gospel, and being able to share it clearly and simply. Our testimony, along with Scripture, is a powerful tool in pointing people to Christ.

Pursuing

The Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) calls us to actively go and make disciples. Evangelism is not a passive endeavor—it requires intentionality. Pursuing the lost means building relationships, engaging in conversations, and stepping out in faith even when it feels uncomfortable. Whether through small daily encounters or long-term relationships, we are called to share the love of Christ with those around us.

Evangelism is not about our ability but about our obedience. We pray because only God can change hearts. We prepare because we want to be faithful stewards of the Gospel. And we pursue because Jesus first pursued us. As we step out in faith, let us trust that God is at work, drawing people to Himself, and using us as His messengers of grace and truth.

Pray

Lord, thank You for the privilege of sharing Your Gospel. Remind me that evangelism is about obedience, not my ability. Only You can change hearts, so I ask You to soften and draw those around me to Yourself. Help me prepare to share the hope within me with wisdom and boldness. Give me courage to step out in faith, trusting that You are at work through me. Use me as a messenger of Your grace and truth.