“Evangelize Through Friendship”
Wednesday, December 4, 2024Key Verse
“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, we have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph” (John 1:45).
Text —John 1:41-45
Message
In the 1950s, a Christian businessman picked up a hitchhiker named Bob. Bob grew up in the slums of Chicago. He had been in constant trouble with the law. He was shivering with cold when he got into the car, but soon warmed up and started telling the story of his life to this friendly stranger who talked about God and Jesus. As the businessman listened to Bob, he became convinced that he needed to do something to help him. He gave Bob a place to live. The wife of the public-school superintendent thought Bob to read. The businessman’s father got him a job.
In time, Bob became a believer; he preached to his former friends and won them for Christ. Their lives were transformed spiritually, morally and materially. This all began when one man and a few other Christians became friends with Bob. Friendship evangelism is simply reaching people for Christ through friendship. It is a very effective way of getting the good news to those who would normally refuse the gospel. Be kind to your friends and lead them to Christ.
Quote
Lead them to Christ
Challenge
Be kind to your Neighbours.
Prayer for today