Here ya go...
1. Fear (“What if I’m rejected by them?”)2. Ignorance (“I don’t know how to share the Gospel.”)3. Apathy (“It’s not my responsibility.”)
All of these barriers can be overcome through the power of the Spirit (Sure, let the Lord witness through you. See Acts 1:8).
Any dead fish can flow with the others downstream. Live the life, and don't go with them where they are headed.
Any unproductive bulb hangin' out in the darkness of this world with the others can choose. Keep tellin' the truth no matter what. Be and stay connected instead.
Opt to simply live righteously, pure, bright, honest, wise, humble and real close to Jesus Christ (on-fire spiritually). It's a close relationship thang. Live fully for Him, all in, instead of spiritually-lukewarm, religiously (dead inside), or icy cold like those of this cold world like to do. God will empower and help you shine His light brightly. Prayerfully read the whole context (Bible). Be like that star over Bethlehem that pointed the way to Jesus--that made the path to Him seen. Think about Mary (a virgin at that time--a flawed but very moral person. I sure ain't going to pray to her..), she told the truth! Remember in the magnificat she said she needed a Savior (which would have made her a sinner as she was). She walked by faith and could do nothing to protect her own reputation (Joseph had to be informed by an angel before he put her away..so be at peace and marry her), but she trusted the Father. Then Joseph trusted (he was not the father of Christ). Later her jeered and smeared Son (of God, of Light and Life, sinless Jesus) did that too -- He told the truth and flawlessly lived it too! Know Him well. Happy Christmas to you!
“For even the Son of Man CAME not to be served but to Serve others and to Give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 #emph.mine
Wherever you are or go in this world.. led by the Lord.. You can live a godly life. For God's glory, Mary did, Joseph did. Do your best, commit the rest! Submit through the rest (under His direct and delegated authority). a
Tactfully share your story, and some might believe you. Be bold in Jesus Christ, instead of wimpy and timid. Let's invade instead of evade, Let's permeate instead of isolate. Let's storm the gates by God's power pointing to His Son Jesus.. not to self! We are in this world but not of it. Never of it again, but soon in it again after the Rapture and Second Advent. Got some friends to bring with you? Man, let's act like men as the Bible tells us to do. No excuses and no spiritual compromise!
