Tell Your Story

Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7:12, CSB 

Before I was truly saved, I was a very religious person. That sounds kind of weird, doesn’t it? Can you be religious and not be born again? Of course, you can!

I went to church, read my Bible every once in a while and was a leader in my church youth group. I would get drunk with friends on Saturday night and teach Sunday school the next morning with a hangover. There was no way I could have an effect on leading my lost friends to Jesus when I acted no differently than they did. I later found out that I truly didn’t know Him for myself. 

In the beginning of Matthew 7, Jesus issues a challenge to those who are trying to lead in spiritual matters. He asks, “How are you going to teach someone in righteousness or lead them to God when you are just as lost as they are?” He then teaches us that we must have a right relationship with Him, and we are to lead others by example. 

I am now saved, serve with the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and have opportunities to preach and share the gospel all over the nation. One thing I have learned is that I cannot expect anything from others if my own relationship with Christ is not in order. I also won’t have an effect on the spiritually lost if my life is not distinctly different from their lives. Basically, you can’t give away something that you don’t have yourself. Do you personally know Jesus? 

PRAY: Reflect and ask God, “Do I really belong to You?” If the answer is “no,” right now, pray to Christ and surrender your life to Him. Romans 10:9 is a great verse to help. 

ACT: If you already belong to Jesus, share your story by video recording your testimony in 60-seconds or less. Tell who you were before you met Jesus, how you met Jesus and who you are now because of Jesus. Post that on all your social media platforms and be sure to hashtag #WhosYour1.