Technically I do not graduate until this Friday (the 16th) but I've already finished and turned in all my school work so technically summer has already started, right?? Tonight I went to the gym, now I am back home with a bowl of popcorn, a Braves game playing on tv, and this computer screen right in front of me. I'd say it's a pretty relaxing "summer" night. :)
Isaiah 6:8 (NLT)
8 Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?”
I said, “Here I am. Send me.”
I have noticed a trend lately, and not a good one. Just in the past two weeks I have met two people who have claimed to be agnostic and the other atheist. They are pretty much the same thing. Both mean they do not believe in God. What's up with that? We, as Christians, aren't doing our job. What? We have a job? Yes. We are called to be a witness to other people like the two people I have met.
Before I continue, I want to make one thing clear: I am not judging or trashing either of these two people. They are both simply just two examples I have.
Person #1- The more I talked to the person, the more he opened up. He said "I lived the Christian life for 14 years so I am kinda over it." Honestly, I didn't even know how to reply other than "I'm Christian." He mentioned how he doesn't like having Jesus "shoved down his throat" so I said I wouldn't be one of those people. However, all I could think about was how do I witness to him without being too pushy? The only thing I could think of was to pray for this person. So I have been. This person and I don't speak anymore, but I still continue to pray for him and hope that he may meet someone else who can witness to him again.
Person #2- This person is about 4 years older than me and works in the same building as I do. I've talked to him before but this one particular day he was talking about a ex girlfriend he had that was a Christian and they didn't work out because he was atheist. Turns out this person had actually grown up going to a private Christian school.
Are you noticing a new trend?? Both of these people know deep down that God exists and that He is real. They just choose to not believe.
Person #2- I also found out that this person had cancer when he was younger. After hearing this I just wanted to ask him how he thought he got healed because the ultimate cure for cancer is God. God is the healer of all things. He healed multiple people in the Bible and He continues to heal and preform miracles today.
Back to person #1- This person may have claimed to "live the Christian life" but did he really? When you truly meet Christ and develop a relationship with Him, it is a feeling you could NEVER get tired of.
Matthew 9:37 (NLT)
37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.
The problem I see with the trend isn't because the people, claim to be agnostic or atheist. The problem is that we aren't witnessing to these people. You do not have to walk around with a Bible and read it to strangers you sit with on the bus (but that would be pretty awesome if you did that!). Witness to others simply by doing the right thing, sharing verses on Facebook/Twitter, praying for these lost people. They make tshirst at Lifeway (and other stores too) that you can wear to witness to others. I own a bright neon yellow "I <3 Jesus" tshirt. You can guarantee it makes some people stare some times, but do I mind? Not at all. I want everyone to know that I love God and I am not ashamed of it.
Romans 10:14-15 (NLT)
14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
I have always been too shy to go up and talk to strangers, which is why I started this blog so I could witness to someone via social media. There are numerous ways to witness to others so why aren't we doing it?? I challenge you to help me witness to these people this week and the following weeks to come. :) Have a blessed week and finish up the school year strong! :)
Mark 16:15 (NLT)
15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.
