A Walk in the Dark

Last night I went for a walk with a friend around our neighborhood. We spent our time talking and praying about wanting to share the news of Jesus. We also spent our time confessing how unequipped, inexperienced, and inadequate we feel.

I think that is right where Satan wants us.

He wants us to forget that we have been greatly empowered by the Holy Spirit. Far more than any book on evangelism could ever empower, far more than any sermon could ever motivate, and far more than any formalized training experience could ever equip, the spirit of God wants to empower us.

If the evil one can keep us from ever opening our lips and confessing Jesus as lord of our lives and potential savior to all than we will never have the experience we long for. Even if the message we share isn’t polished, at least we would be sharing it.

I feel like that darn pot of clay, beat up and cracked, wondering if there is really anything special inside of me. Isn’t that what he would have us think? Questioning the truth of scripture and doubting that we would have such a high calling.

I’m ready to start sharing Jesus.

How about you? Can you identify with these barriers?

-Wes