ShareLifeAfrica

Daily God Stories

This week, we’ve been looking at how you can use the platforms that God has given us—our time, treasure, talents, and workplace—for His glory. And today, I'd like to add a final one, and that is your story!

Did you know that God has given you experiences that you can share to point others to Him? We call these God stories, and they come from any event that shows the Holy Spirit's power in our life. One of these, of course, is the testimony of how we came to Jesus; but we also have stories of how God is continuing to grow us in our day-to-day lives. These are powerful as well because they show how the relationship with Jesus makes all the difference.

Both types of God stories are important and great conversation starters for sharing the Gospel. So how has God been moving in your life lately? And who can you share that with?

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Your Unique Talent

James one seventeen (1:17) says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father..." Did you know you have a unique talent that you can bring to the body of Christ?

It's true—we all have different God-given gifts that are important and can be used for God's Kingdom. And we should use these as faithful servants of God's grace to serve others as Peter reminds us in first Peter chapter four. We were given them for a distinct purpose of bringing glory to God and sharing His love. For example, let’s say you are a great cook, consider using those skills to prepare meals for those going through a difficult time and offer them that’s hope found only in Christ.

I knew a sand-sculptor who crafted sculptures related to the Gospel on the beach and stood around to talk to people about them. So whatever God has gifted you with—use it to serve both Him and others.
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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Out Giving God

"In all of my years of service to my Lord, I have discovered a truth that has never failed and has never been compromised. That truth is that it is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to out give God.

Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I gave." Have you ever heard those words before? They were penned by the famous preacher, Charles Hayden Spurgeon. And his words could not be more true—we cannot out give God! All the treasure of this world is His anyway. And when we start looking at our money as God's, generosity takes a whole new level of meaning.

Let me encourage you today to start to seek ways you can give the resources God has given you to further His kingdom here on earth. This is one of the many ways we can use the platforms of our life for His glory.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Invest Your Time

Businessman Harvey Mackay famously wrote, "Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back."

You know, the Word of God tells us the very same thing throughout its many books—that time is precious and should be used wisely. The Author of Time has given us each moment to be used for a purpose. So let me ask you, what are you spending your time on? If you've put your trust in Jesus, one day you’re going to have eternity to spend with Him. But there’s one thing very important that you can't do anymore for His kingdom, and that is to share the Gospel with a person who doesn't yet know Him.

Let's invest our time in someone else's eternity and start sharing our faith today! Don't wait a moment longer.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Full-Time Missionary

You are a full-time missionary...you just may not know it yet! Now you might be thinking, "John, how can you be sure?

I don't feel called to get on a plane to a different country." You may have a career that you are both focused on and enjoy. And you know what, that's wonderful. But my statement doesn't change—you are a full-time missionary! God has placed you in your work environment for a reason. And that purpose is to share the love of Christ with the people around you. Missionaries aren't only those called to foreign places—they are also those who talk to their neighbor a cubicle over about Jesus.

So here's a few tips about sharing with those you work with...firstly, start to pray for your coworkers by name. And entreat God to give you an opportunity to have a spiritual conversation with them. And then get ready—because God will use you mightily!

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”