Is it actually possible—in a world that doesn’t seem to care that much about Jesus—to talk about Him with our friends at school? Or our family at home?

One way to connect with people who have nothing to do with Jesus is to speak the ‘right language’. Whether our friends are discussing their favourite celebrities, films or music, we can join in. If we’re kind and not judging, our friends may open up to us more.

And we need to remember that Jesus is not an idea or theory. He is our God, making a difference in our lives right now. So if He has changed the way we think about something our friends are talking about, we can share it. Let’s open ourselves up to them, rather than hiding the most important part of us!

Paul gave us an example of this in Acts 17. While visiting Athens, he quoted the Greek poets as a starting point for talking about God. He said, “‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring’” (V.28).

Just as Paul talked about what interested those people as a way to introduce Jesus, we too can find ways to make Him part of our conversations.

By: Bill Crowder

To Pray About . . .

Lord, please give me the desire and enthusiasm to share about You, whenever I talk to different people.