Tony Reinke over at Sovereign Grace Ministries blog just posted some great comments by Spurgeon on looking and making opportunities to share Christ this Christmas season. The whole article can be read here. But I just wanted to lift a few remarks by Spurgeon for us all to keep in mind going into the season of celebrating our Emanuel (God with us) in the up coming weeks.....
Christmas is suited for sharing the gospel with family and friends.
Aim to share the story of God’s grace in your life.
By sharing we edify believers.
By sharing we reach lost friends and family.
Be alert for one-on-one opportunities to share your story.
Don’t expect this sharing to be easy.
Overcome this fear by sharing to honor your Savior.
Share your story with gratitude to God.
Share your story with humility.
Share your story truthfully—don’t embellish it.
Tell your story seriously—don’t share it flippantly.
Don’t neglect your personal devotions during Christmas.
Rest upon the Holy Spirit’s help to share.
Remember that this story you share over the holidays is the story that will be on your lips eternally.
I would only add to Spurgeons comments here that after sharing your personal story that you use that to segue to the gospel itself. The Story of Christ and His death, burial and resurrection. Sometimes the hardest thing for a Doctor to do is diagnose a fatal disease to a beloved patient. Scripture does not shy away from this and it has its proper place in evangelism. So in addition to sharing the story of Christ look to reveal the need for a Savior by pointing out some evidences of the disease (Sin). Do this in love and with a gentle Spirit. Use the law of God as a mirror and then heal with the loving glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
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