God's Glory Church

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Galatians 5:14

The young pastor asked God every morning to bless others through him. To his delight, such cases did happen regularly. Once, during a break at his second job, he was sitting in the sun with a colleague, and he asked him a question about Christ. The pastor began to answer casually. Without philosophizing and arguments. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he managed to start an interesting conversation. In addition, he made a new friend – a person who wanted to learn more about God.

Allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us is the best way to tell others about Christ. The Lord said to His disciples: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit is angry with you, and you will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

The fruit of the Spirit is “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, goodness, mercy, faith, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). Thanks to the help of the Holy Spirit, the young pastor put Peter’s teaching into practice: “Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you about the hope you have, with meekness and fear” (1 Pet. 3:15).

And even if we suffer for our faith in the Lord, our words will show the world that we are led by His Spirit, and this will draw others to Him.

What communication style do you prefer when talking to unbelievers about Christ? How do we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us so that our testimony becomes effective?

Lord, guide me with the Holy Spirit as I tell people about Christ, so that I may be filled with Your love.

Author: Patricia Raybon