Without Him

[Brighten04]

The pagans think they see gods everywhere in nature and give worship to what they think they see but it isn't really truth and they push out the truth of the true God because then they'd be wrong if they admitted that one almighty being reigned at the helm. It's kinda like they know something is out there but mixed up the message!

Yeah, this is unfortunate, but true.

 

[Brighten04]

How do we, our Father's children, effectively reveal Him to the world?

 

[MoreCoffee]

How do we, our Father's children, effectively reveal Him to the world?

Any person who wants to effectively reveal God to the world needs to obey God and walk in humility with God on the path that God shows. Jesus said "whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciples"

 

[user1234]

How do we, our Father's children, effectively reveal Him to the world?

Maybe there are many ways, I don't know, but there's a season for everything.
At this time in my life, I'm again realizing my faults, weaknesses, still just being a sinner saved by grace, and I need Him, more than any of the wonderful things He is, (and He is so many, my all in all), but most of all, I need Him to be my Saviour.

And, as I've been rapidly thrown into a sickbed, (literally overnight, it's really weird), I need Him to be my healer as well. But I don't know if or how that will happen, and I don't know how I can do ANYthing to reveal Him to the world from this vantage point (not that I ever could anyway, not that I know of) except to say I'm trusting in Jesus.

 

[Lamb]

How do we, our Father's children, effectively reveal Him to the world?

By baptizing and teaching (Matthew 28:19-20)

 

[Josiah]

How do we, our Father's children, effectively reveal Him to the world?

IMO...


In our lives and in our words. Both/and. Visual and verbal.

I think faith transfers best when it is PERSONAL and genuine, shared in love, shared in relationship. It CAN be transferred among complete strangers, even via a book or commercial, even in "cold calls" but I think Missionaries (and Mormon young men) will tell you, that's hard and usually ineffective. It spreads best in relationships, where there is a connection, where there is genuine love and trust. "No one cares what you know until they know that you care."

Evangelism, to ME, is related mostly by "I messages." What I believe.... how all this impacts my life. Rather than "YOU" shouldas, I share "I feel.... think....." I try to keep it as personal as possible. And of course, none of this means much if they don't SEE any benefit - in my attitude, in my life, in how I relate to them and others. IMO, it spreads best when it is personal, genuine, effectual.



My half cent.


- Josiah

 

[Brighten04]

IMO...


In our lives and in our words. Both/and. Visual and verbal.

I think faith transfers best when it is PERSONAL and genuine, shared in love, shared in relationship. It CAN be transferred among complete strangers, even via a book or commercial, even in "cold calls" but I think Missionaries (and Mormon young men) will tell you, that's hard and usually ineffective. It spreads best in relationships, where there is a connection, where there is genuine love and trust. "No one cares what you know until they know that you care."

Evangelism, to ME, is related mostly by "I messages." What I believe.... how all this impacts my life. Rather than "YOU" shouldas, I share "I feel.... think....." I try to keep it as personal as possible. And of course, none of this means much if they don't SEE any benefit - in my attitude, in my life, in how I relate to them and others. IMO, it spreads best when it is personal, genuine, effectual.



My half cent.


- Josiah

Your 1/2 cent is worth a lot! LOL! Yes I agree. In the ministry of Lord Jesus, many were saved, delivered, and set free. But most remained unbelievers even though He demonstrated the power that our Father bestowed upon Him, the last Adam. While I do not want to give satan too much credit,I do want to point out that he has blinded too many to the truth of God's unfailing love for humanity.

 

[user1234]

I DO get the challenges here, but I also get swamped with the guilt of being ineffective of not being able to live up to the task, but some of us just don't seem to be as well equipped as others to be of much help.

Also, what can a person do that lives alone and doesnt have easy accessability to be out and about such as being in a sick bed, or sometimes disabled, either temporarily or permanently. It can be a depressing burden sometimes to feel inadequate and unproductive for God's kingdom.

Everyone wants to hear that 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant' ..... But as time goes on, I'm pretty sure I just don't have any gifts or talents to make a difference.

 

[Brighten04]

I DO get the challenges here, but I also get swamped with the guilt of being ineffective of not being able to live up to the task, but some of us just don't seem to be as well equipped as others to be of much help.

Also, what can a person do that lives alone and doesnt have easy accessability to be out and about such as being in a sick bed, or sometimes disabled, either temporarily or permanently. It can be a depressing burden sometimes to feel inadequate and unproductive for God's kingdom.

Everyone wants to hear that 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant' ..... But as time goes on, I'm pretty sure I just don't have any gifts or talents to make a difference.

Everyone has something to contribute. Just use what you do have. I often pray and ask the Lord to allow me to influence one other person who will go out and do big things for Him. I have always thought if each one would reach one, the Kingdom of God would be filled.