Tag: D.L.Moody

CONNIE WILLIAMS

Years ago, the evangelist D.L. Moody met a stranger on the streets of Chicago and asked him if he was a Christian. The man told Moody to mind his own business, to which Moody answered, “This is my business.” Though Moody sold shoes for a living, he knew that his true purpose was to share the message of Jesus Christ. The work of spreading the gospel is not only for pastors or missionaries. It is the calling of every believer.

When a person chooses to make God’s work their own, life gains direction and meaning. Sharing the gospel brings peace and strength, even against spiritual opposition. The Apostle Paul spoke of this in Ephesians 6, describing the “shoes of the gospel of peace” as a defense against evil. Living with this purpose helps people choose purity over temptation, generosity over greed, and discipline over aimlessness.

To live this way, a person must first be convinced that others need Christ. Sometimes people hesitate to speak about faith because they are not sure that salvation through Jesus is the only way to eternal life. These are folks who need to examine their own salvation. The Bible is clear when Jesus says in John 14:6 that no one comes to the Father except through Him. If that is true, then believers must understand that every person without Christ faces eternal separation from God. Only a deep conviction of this truth will lead someone to speak up about their faith.

Second, those who share the gospel must have confidence that God has the power to save. No person can bring someone to faith through persuasion alone. Salvation is not something that happens because of our effort. It comes from faith that is a Gift from God. Jesus said in John 6:44, no one can come to Him unless the Father calls them.

Third, sharing the gospel wisely means understanding a person’s level of openness. It’s not about giving a long, one-sided talk without listening. But real communication takes patience and respect. It allows space for honest questions and ongoing conversations. Still, relationships alone are not enough. The message must be spoken, because faith comes through hearing the Word of God.

Finally, to represent God’s message faithfully, one must understand it clearly. Believers are ambassadors for Christ, not creators of a new message. Their duty is to represent what God has already said. The gospel can be explained in four main truths:

First, everyone has sinned. Romans 3:23 says that all people have fallen short of God’s standard. Some may live better lives than others, but none are good enough to reach God on their own.

Second, sin deserves punishment. Romans 6:23 says that the wages of sin is death This is eternal separation from God.

Third, Jesus Christ died for our sins. Romans 5:8 teaches that God showed His love by sending Jesus to take the punishment we deserved. Through His death, justice was satisfied and mercy was offered.

Fourth, salvation is a gift that must be received. John 1:12 says that those who receive Christ and believe in His name become children of God. A gift is not truly ours until we accept it. In the same way, forgiveness and eternal life belong only to those who personally receive what Jesus has done for them.

There is no deeper satisfaction than seeing someone find life in Christ. That joy is not meant only for preachers but for every follower of Jesus.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20