Greetings, My Friends,
Another, and perhaps one of the most successful
ways to witness, is to be friendly. By friendly, I do not mean go overboard and
try to be so friendly that the person you're talking to gets scared or tries to
hide his wallet.
We run across opportunities every day. Cashiers
in busy stores are perfect people to talk to. Even if they appear to be in a
good mood, they could use a few kind or encouraging words. Saying something
like, it looks like they keep you really busy.
Another is, "I don't think I could do your job, even when I was
young." If the cashier reacts in a
positive way, I usually tell them to have a blessed day. I have seen many faces
turn to happy faces by that phrase.
If you have a lot in your cart, and the person
behind you has only a couple of items, let them go ahead of you. Tell them
something like, go ahead of me, praise the Lord. I am in no hurry. You will get
more positive reactions.
Waitresses are abused a lot. Most of the time
they are just targets for mean-spirited people who rely on the fact that she
can't defend herself. Be cheerful, kind, and generous. Some positive, sincere
remarks can turn her day around. Don't be afraid to say thank you.
There are many people you see every day. Be nice
and be patient with all of them, no matter who they are or how they look. I was
approached a half a dozen times or so by someone looking for money. They walk
up to you in a parking lot, give you a sob story and ask for a couple of bucks.
It used to be that if I was suspicious of them, I didn't give it to them. Then
one day I realized I was judging them, and I had no right to do that. It was
between him and God, not me. Now I give 10 and say to them, the Lord has
blessed me, and now He blesses you.
The last 3 messages show a number of situations.
There are many opportunities every day to be Jesus representative. Represent
him well.
In conclusion, you may wonder about who to talk
to or what to say. Don't worry. Do what I do, rely on the Holy Spirit for
guidance. If you do that with love in your heart, you will be blessed. Always
remember that people judge all Christians by what they see. When they look at
you, let them see a reflection of Jesus. You will know in your heart when you
should speak and what to say. Praise the Lord!
God bless you and remember,
Jesus loves you.
Prayer of Salvation;
"Oh God in heaven, I believe with all of my
heart that Jesus has been raised from the dead. I receive Your Word, and I
repent of sin. I renounce the past. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. I receive
my forgiveness. I receive the new birth, cleansed and washed in the Word and in
the precious blood of Jesus. Fill me with Your Spirit, in Jesus name.
Amen."
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