For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. Romans 1:16 (NLT)
What is the highest compliment you can give someone? It’s not admiring someone’s hair or saying something flattering about their kids. The answer might surprise you: it’s seeing someone as precious enough that you share Jesus with them in some way.
Penn Jillette, the famous atheist magician of the Las Vegas magic-act duo, Penn and Teller, was approached by a businessman who shared the Gospel with him. Instead of mocking him, Penn took it as a compliment that the man cared enough about him to share his faith with him. He later said, “How much do you have to hate somebody to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them that?”
If someone gave you this devotional to read or invited you to church, recognize that person paid you the ultimate compliment. It means they saw you as valuable and cared enough to share the most precious gift they have with you—Jesus.
Now, I know many people feel socially awkward sharing the Gospel. So, I’m not suggesting you go out and preach at people or push your faith down someone’s throat. There are more attractive ways to reach people. For example, simply invite them to be your guest at church. Or, when opportunities present themselves, tactfully share your own testimony or give this devotional to them.
Everywhere you go, there are people who have never met God like they need to. But you can show love by helping them find the same joy you have. Who could you compliment this week?
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