There is a lot of discussion in Christianity about how Christians are supposed to live and spread the gospel. Some say we should be contemplative and non-confrontational. Others say we must be sensitive to peoples’ needs, not confront them, and love them. Whatever your preference, one thing is for sure: as Christians, we are commanded by God to evangelize, reach out, and seek the lost.

Now, we Christians already know this. But, I’d like to focus on two things involved in the calling of the Christian when it comes to our relationship with those who don’t know Christ. Consider this. First, we present God to them, and second, we present them to God. Let me explain.

You present God to people when you live as a Christian, speak of moral purity, promote love, oppose unrighteousness, and exercise forgiveness.  But, you do all of this in the name of Jesus, the crucified Lord who died was buried, and rose from the dead.

In your circle of influence, you are the one the non-Christians see and hear. You are they might use to judge Christianity.  After all, they will look at what you stand for and how you stand for it. Are you truly loving them, or do you just want another notch on your Bible? They will listen to your words and watch your actions to see if they agree. And they will judge how great God is by what he has done in your life.

Now, on the other hand, you present people to God when you pray and ask Him to save them. You have the ability to intercede for them because of Jesus.  You can boldly approach the throne of God and ask the Holy Lord to save people and show them the same grace He has shown you. In Christ, you have the authority to ask God Himself to open the minds and hearts of people to the truth of who Jesus really is. You have the privilege of presenting them to the Holy Lord and asking God to save them.

So, your calling is great, as well as is simple. You present God to people and people to God. This isn’t always easy to do, but it is your calling.

“Lord Jesus, please help me to live the gospel so that I might better represent you to others. Teach me your ways. Let others see not my failures. Instead, let your grace through me shine before others that they might see you in me. And, dear Father, please hear my prayers, for the sake of your Son Jesus, as I lift others before you.”