People often ponder on a seemingly simple question: How do I share the Gospel? How do I introduce Christ to others? Though it sounds basic, many are unclear about it and carry doubts or regrets, wondering whether they shared effectively or truly impacted someone’s life. For many, the act of sharing Christ has transitioned from recounting a deep, personal encounter with God to merely passing on second-hand information.
Sharing Without Leading
Today, with abundant access to Biblical resources online, anyone can study themes and doctrines with ease. Many who are eager to share the Word of God gather material from these sources—not out of personal conviction, but because they lack firsthand spiritual experience. As a result, they rely on others’ experiences and unknowingly encourage others to do the same. This is why theoretical truths often take precedence over truly encountering God.
Some people do share the little they know—verses like “For God so loved the world” or “The wages of sin is death.” Others, unsure of how to explain the Gospel, choose instead to bring someone to church or a Christian gathering as their way of introducing them to Christ.
Some believe sharing Christ can be done without truly knowing God or His Word, simply by recounting life events and calling them testimonies. They summarise their encounter with God, their struggles, and their resistance to change into a neat, rosy narrative of transformation, often skipping over the deeper process and details that truly reveal God’s work. We end up sharing superficial stories, testimonies not led by God’s prompting but by the belief that a good story will convince others.
In our zeal to share Christ, we sometimes make promises of miracles—healing, breakthroughs, blessings—without seeking God’s direction. We speak with confidence about outcomes He never asked us to guarantee, and in doing so, risk damaging the fragile faith of those we hoped to reach. Have we taken the time to ask God what He wants us to share? Are we truly being led by His Spirit, or merely following a formula that once appeared successful?
The Ark of the LORD
Our tendency to share testimonies or promise miracles can be compared to Israel’s use of the Ark of the LORD in battle. At times, God clearly instructed them to carry the Ark into war, and they triumphed. But on other occasions, they took it presumptuously, without His leading, and suffered defeat, even losing the Ark to their enemies. How could something so sacred be captured? Because they moved ahead without God. They trusted in past patterns rather than walking in present obedience.
Likewise, many Christians share old testimonies—stories from a time when they were close to God. But now, their walk has grown cold. No new testimonies, only shallow anecdotes: “I needed a job and got one,” or “We prayed for a loan and it was approved.” Sometimes, it’s not even our own testimony, but someone else’s in our family.
We must remember: God’s intention is not that we endlessly repeat what He once did but that we live in an ongoing relationship with Him, allowing Him to work in us now. Testimonies must flow from living faith, not spiritual nostalgia.
When We Can’t Answer Questions
Another struggle many face when sharing the Gospel is the fear of follow-up questions. “What if they ask something I can’t answer?” they worry. And often, this fear is justified—not because they lack intelligence, but because they lack experience. They’re trying to explain a God they don’t know intimately. They repeat teachings they’ve heard, but haven’t lived. Moreover, many believe it’s their job to answer every doubt, every objection. Jesus never called us to argue over minor details. What He did give us was His Spirit—to guide, convict, and speak through us.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. – 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 (NIV)
We are each equipped with what God wants us to have, not what we think we need. Yet we deceive ourselves: “If only I had the gift of healing… if I could speak in tongues… if I played the guitar… if I had a car or a bigger house, I could do much more for the Gospel” These are just excuses. God has already given us what we need to reach the person He has chosen for us to reach.
Consider a presentation you worked on with your team for your clients. Even if the whole team worked on it, if the presenter doesn’t understand the topic or can’t answer follow-up questions, the pitch falls flat. Naturally, we would prefer to study the subject ourselves before presenting it. Sadly, this same care is often missing when it comes to sharing about God. Many are unwilling to know Him deeply or grow in His love. God equips us with everything we need to proclaim the Gospel, yet we often try to decide for ourselves what should be said, rather than seeking His guidance.
Are We Living Under His Authority
To walk with God and share Him, we must first live under His authority. If we work for an earthly boss but constantly question every decision, it becomes impossible for both of us to do our jobs. Eventually, we’d be let go of our duties. Yet we often claim to love God, claim to follow Jesus, claim to have received the Spirit, yet still question His every move.
When we live in His righteousness, our words will align with God’s truth, and we will naturally point others to the one true and living God. Even the disciples once struggled. But John came to Jesus, resolved his doubts, and boldly declared:
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory…” – John 1:14 (NIV)
This was not a secondhand report—it was a personal, firsthand experience of witnessing the incarnate Christ. The question we must ask ourselves is this: Do we possess such an intimate experience of Christ? A true testimony reveals the truth (John 17: 14-17) when the world seeks to suppress it (Romans 1:25). If it proclaims the righteousness of Jesus in a world drowning in deception, people will try to suppress it.
We know that satan doesn’t want people to actually come to God for the Holy Spirit. He will want people to go ask for things that will lead them away from God. The things that are of the world. We must each examine our lives and ask: What do I have to report to my Father in Heaven? If our testimony centres on personal accomplishments, Jesus offers a sobering warning—He may say, “I never knew you.” But if we walk in His light and reflect His character to the world, He will welcome us home.
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ – Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV)
What Should We Share?
We should share the truth, not just the attractive parts of our lives, but also our weaknesses. We should share the shame we’ve been freed from, the sins we’ve left behind. If we are still afraid to speak of our past, perhaps we haven’t fully let go. But if we are a new creation, our past has no power over us anymore.
Such testimonies not only glorify God but also show others the transformative power of His grace, encouraging them to leave behind their sin and seek the same renewal. Sadly, many portray themselves as though they achieved transformation through their own fasting, efforts, or spiritual discipline, placing themselves on a pedestal, instead of pointing others to the power of God’s grace that changed them.
“For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,’ has made this light shine in our hearts.” – 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NIV)
God doesn’t call us to merely share miraculous experiences, but to become a living testimony. It is the light of Jesus shining through our lives that draws others, not what comes out of our mouths, shallow stories or lengthy, logical arguments. Our lives must speak for God—genuine, consistent, and shaped by His transforming power. To truly proclaim His message, we must ourselves be living testimonies of the work He has done within us.
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