“All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf”
We need more people like “Epaphras” … Not much is known about him except that he was a faithful servant - and he was a “doer” … A guy who taught truth in the trenches.
Evangelism is often discussed in the abstract…Something elaborately planned… overseas, involving logistics, and fund raising. But that was not Epaphras’ model…. He just shared the gospel with people around him.
Epaphras told people about Jesus… Probably friends and co-workers…. at times maybe uncomfortable… but Epaphras jumped in anyway.
That is how he influenced an entire city. He decided what was important and acted on it.
What about us?...Would we be named as faithful servants who led others to “truly understand the grace of God” or would we just be listed among those who agreed with the concept?
Romans says: “How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?”
Those are good questions … Our job is to make disciples…how can that happen if others don’t hear the gospel… Will they hear if from you?
The only way to finish a job - is to start it. Have you started? Have you taken the first step, opened your mouth, and told others about your Savior?
Don’t listen to the lie that you’re not qualified… just tell your story. God is the only one who can change a heart. That is His job, not yours. Your job is to speak the truth... God’s decree is called the “great commission” not the “great suggestion”. Obey Him.
Today is as good a day as any to start.
That friend that God keeps putting on your heart needs to hear the truth. It might feel awkward but take the step – share your faith… God will move, and like Epaphras, He will use you to teach others about His amazing grace.
Anything else you do today, will pale in comparison.
“Evangelism is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find the bread.”
Daniel Niles
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