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by Janet FierbachIt's finally summer and everyone is escaping to the great outdoors. Whether it's over the back fence or at a company picnic, there are countless opportunities to talk to the people around you. And opportunities to visit often turn into opportunities to witness. That's what happened for Flo, and quite unexpectedly too!
Flo is her neighbourhood's self-appointed welcoming committee. To welcome a new family into the area, Flo appeared on their doorstep with freshly baked cookies. As Flo and her new neighbour chatted, the lady began sharing some of the tragedies that had plagued her life lately. "I feel completely worn down," she told Flo. Flo listened compassionately and then said, "Well, you know, there is hope." The lady grabbed Flo's arm and cried, "Where?" And so Flo shared her faith in Christ. Talking about it later, Flo said, "I never expected to share; I just wanted to meet her!"
All of us have opportunities to tell others about Christ. We can be creative in how we transition from everyday small talk to spiritual things. Women Today, Canada has compiled a few transition statements you can use naturally in almost any conversation.
With someone you are developing a relationship with: "Do you ever think about God?"
With someone who is telling you a problem: "Where do you think God fits into all of this?"
Another transition in these circumstances could be: "I understand how you feel. I feel that way sometimes but what really makes the difference for me is my relationship with God."
Or you could give someone some evangelistic material like the Women Today publication and then ask later: "Did you get a chance to read it? Did it make sense to you? Do you know what it means to know Christ personally?"
Find a transition you are comfortable with and make it your goal this month to share your faith with one person. Be alert as you talk to people. If you're looking for opportunities to relate everyday circumstances back to God, you'll be sure to find them!
