So, it's like 2 am. And I've been laying in bed thinking (because, what else does one do at 2 am?).
And I was wondering about us Christians. Like me, for instance, I have mostly Christian friends, and for the most part the most I come into contact with non-Christians is when I'm at work. Yet none of my Christian friends have asked me how I'm trying to witness to them, or what I'm doing to shine God's light to them. And then it occurred to me, I haven't asked them how their witnessing to their co-workers or non-Christian friends is going either. WHAT?! Why would I not? Why would I just sit back and not ask them about how their witnessing is going? And then I thought, When was the last time I even really asked how their spiritual life was going? And it's at this point I realize that we are not doing a very good job at keeping each other accountable.
Because if we're all Christians, and we all hang out with each other a lot of the time, then why are we not like super-mega-awesome-Christians? We are supposed to be sharpening one another, bringing each other closer to Christ. Yet I almost find myself avoiding spiritual topics sometimes, and for me it's because of a mix of fear of sounding stupid spiritually (oh no, people may learn I don't have it all figured out!) or a fear of sounding too spiritual (there she goes talking about Jesus again...). But I shouldn't fear either of these things, especially with my Christian friends!
In Hebrews 3:13 says, "But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today" that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin."
I say these things not to criticize you (my friend) for not encouraging me (Lord knows, you probably have!), but mostly of myself; that it should be so rare to talk about spiritual matters when really that's what is most important is weird and clearly not what God intended us as Christian friends to do.
So come on, no more fear! God's all that matters so lets start talking about HIM! All the time, anytime.
I like the idea that at any point now someone who reads this may text or call me and say, "How is evangelizing to your coworkers going?" That kind of accountability for my actions is not only necessary but beneficial to my spiritual growth. A little shove in the right direction couldn't hurt. So go ahead: ask me! (But be prepared because I'm gonna ask you right back! (Welcome to the body of Christ!))
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