We’re probably safe to say that most all of us have faced the nervousness or fear of approaching a complete stranger about this Message and our faith in God. It’s not that we’re ashamed or afraid to stand up for what we believe, it’s just the uncertainty of knowing what to expect. The questions run through our minds, “How will they take this?” “Will they throw it back in my face?” “Will they treat me or my children differently?” “Will they blaspheme the Holy Ghost?” “Am I casting my pearls before swine?” These are questions that face even the boldest of believers.
So rest assured, you’re not alone! It’s that still small voice inside each of us that gives us that extra little push to move forward. There ’s one thing for sure, as the sister states below, if the world can be proud to boast of their worldly, ungodly ways, then why should we hold back to tell of the perfect Truth and Holy God that we know and believe?
I watch these reports, and I have to say over the years, little by little, it’s helped me conquer my nerves. My voice still shakes and hands get all sweaty when I talk to someone about the Message. I’m just nervous that I will mess up, but I have started to get braver. Well it’s not just that I am nervous I’ll mess up, but also I’m just scared.
This year I started to try and witness to my children’s friends parents. It was hard because I would have to see them again, and I worried about what they might think. Then that little bit of mustard seed faith starts to grow, and I thought of how proud the world is of their things. Maybe a tattoo, wearing a t-shirt of their favorite singer/actor, whatever it might be, and if they can act that way, why should I be worried if I act another way?
Again, easy to say, but I too have to put my faith in action more, and by the grace of God I will.
God Bless