United Devotional: Day 7

The Set-Up:

The Great Commission leads me to believe that Jesus’s main priority for us as Christians is to tell the world about Him. And yet, sharing our faith can bring out fear, insecurities, self-doubt, and intimidation (to name a few).

The Apostle Paul states that he didn’t use clever or persuasive speech when sharing his faith. He spoke plainly and relied on the Holy Spirit. He later points out that all knowledge, abilities, giftedness, generosity, and even faith, are completely worthless without the capacity to love others. So rather than worry about the depth of our theology, or how we’ll be perceived, let’s just care for people. Talk, listen, help, and maybe even allow them to help you. Do you have a story (or stories) in your life about the love, power, grace, forgiveness, and provision given to you by Jesus? Tell it, and then watch the Holy Spirit do His thing.

Passage to Read:

1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 13:1-3

Reflection Questions: 

  1. Do you struggle with insecurities about sharing your faith?

  2. Do you believe that the same spirit that worked through Paul can work through you?

  3. When given, would you be willing to step out in faith and take the opportunity to show someone the love of Jesus, allowing the Holy Spirit an opportunity to move?

Prayer Idea:

Let’s pray for a bold faith that is stronger than our fears, a heart that breaks for those who are searching (even the difficult ones), and opportunities for the Holy Spirit to speak and act through us.

This devotional was written by Matt Sanford.