John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Most people can recite John 3:16, and if they learned it as a child, most likely they will recite it in the King James’ Version. Few know John 3:17, and probably still fewer know John 14:6 although they may recognize it once they read it. Together with Romans 10:13 they reveal the Gospel Good News.
John 3:16-17 (NLT) For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
John 14:6 (NLT) Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Romans 10:13 (NLT) for “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.”
Most of us know at least one or perhaps several friends and loved ones—especially close family members—who have not yet made the decision to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Or perhaps they once knew Christ, but for whatever reason have drifted away. Few of us ever engage them in conversation for a variety of fears. We are timid; we are shy. We don’t want to make them uneasy. We don’t know how they will react. We don’t want to upset anyone or hurt their feelings. And worse, we don’t want to “turn them off.” But here’s the real question... Do we want them to know Christ as their Savior? Do we want them to know the splendor of living in the Kingdom of God when Christ returns to collect his faithful ones? If we would never wish them to be lost, or forever gone, then we need to find our voice. First pray. Then find your voice.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
You know the loved ones I have on my heart. First, I pray for them, that you would prepare their heart to receive you. I also pray for the right words and the right opportunities to share the Gospel Good News with them in a way that answers any questions or doubts they may have. May I be your living conduit; and if not me, then lead others into their lives—people whom they respect and will listen to. But above all, I pray they will come to know Christ as their Savior, and that they will never perish with the lost.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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