Next to receiving Christ as our own personal Savior, there is nothing quite so exhilarating and fulfilling as leading another to faith in Christ.
     That is especially true when that other person is a close friend or acquaintance. It is also equally true that sharing our faith with those particularly close to us is one of our greatest challenges.

     We sincerely want them to experience the wonderful peace and dynamic purpose that we enjoy as Christians but are confused, hesitant, and sometimes even frightened in presenting the gospel message.

     Yet, we would all agree that helping others become disciples of Christ is not only our heartfelt desire but is likewise Jesus' authoritative command. In fact, it is so integral in Christ's redemptive plan for the church (that's you and I) that it was His singular thrust before His ascension to the Father's right hand.

     "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8).

     As always, Jesus never asks for obedience without providing the resources for that obedience. Besides, witnessing was never intended to be a dreaded chore but an abundant overflow of our walk with Christ. Nowhere in the Bible do you find the disciples or Paul reluctant or inhibited in making Christ known to others.

     Since God is no respecter of persons, the contemporary, ordinary believer can likewise find the same sense of adventure and fulfillment as an agent of the kingdom.