A star witness that shines, who turn many into righteousness
One reason why many Christian are not effective in witnessing, is because of not knowing how to manage their entire life, the triple-T (Time, treasure & talent). The Lord Jesus said in Matt. 7:23, "I never knew you..." Do not compromise. Do not be a hacker. God is not interested in scam business. Are you dead sea or Sea of Galilee?
Introduction: This is the true saying, "God is not interested just to be a witness not just a relationship" But God wants us to build a dynamic relationship or intimate relationship with Him so that we can become an effective witness. James said, "shew me thy faith without thy works. And I will shew thee myf with by my works". James 2:18, Edr Bayan challenge, Show us how young and strong you are, we will show you how strong and how young we are with a good courage trusting in the Lord.
Be very sensitive with the leading of the Holy Spirit. We're dealing with the handiwork of God's masterpiece, "Living Soul". Therefore, be a dynamic soulwinner, an effective witness to touch lives, under the leading and anointing of the Holy Spirit.
A. God investment. To be an effective witness (Acts1:8) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you. And ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And Psalm 1:3, and he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in this season; his leaf also shall not wither, & whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." If we claim that we're true believer, then we have no excuse or any reason at all not to become an effective witness or a star that shines who turn many into righteousness.
1. God as a hard man. One thing we can appreciate with God is, He is a hard God, like in the hard man in the parable of the talent, when it comes to losses. God mean business, and all souls are so precious in His eyes. In 2 Peter 3:9, the Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness, but is long-suffering to us-ward, not that willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2. Believer as good steward. Moreover, it is required that everyone in stewardship, no exemption (1 Cor 4:2) is to be found faithful. In order for us to be found faithful in our work, we will have to be examined.
a. Accountability. God want us to understand carefully & always keep in mind as we make nag business that pertain to a precious soul, we will be brought into account for this. (Luke 12:48). For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required, and to whom men have committed much, of him, they will ask the more.
b. With interest. Everything God gives, He will ask back an interest. We will have to give account of anything lost. Their blood, God will require in our hand. (Eze 3:18). When I say unto the wicked, thou shalt surely die & thou givest him not warning nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity. But his blood will I require at thine hand.
B. Effective witness. Should possess a shepherd heart and a servant heart. No tag price on their chest. David said in Psalm 37:25, I have been young, and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, not His seed begging bread.
1. Attention. I am not begging your attention, but I need you to trust me with your personal problem. As you trusted me, God enrich me with His word.
2. Time. I am not begging for your time, but you need to give time listening to godly wisdom to give counsel.
3. Money. I am not begging for your money but allow me to teach you how to be financially blessed.
4. Relationship. I am not going to be a relationship to anyone but allow me to show you how to develop an intimate relationship with God.
5. Understanding. I am not going to beg your understanding, but please never allow a chance of hiding any offenses or hurting as it would make it worst.