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Reflection
#1 on 'Fifteen' by Greg Long
There may be years in between,
But what if I'm fifteen?
What if I'm fifteen?
Are you ready to witness? I know it is a scary thing. I know
it is intimidating. Telling someone about Jesus can be hard,
but it is also one thing we are to be ready to do at any moment.
 "But
sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to
make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for
the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence"
(1 Peter 3:15 NASB).
God has given us the awesome privilege and responsibility of
spreading the Gospel:
"Namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself,
not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed
to us the word of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:19 NASB).
In the song "Fifteen," Greg Long sings about sharing the Gospel
with a waitress. The premise of the song is that someone may
hear the Gospel fifteen times before they respond. And it asks
the question, "What if I am fifteen?" Even if it is the first
time someone has heard or the fortieth, we are not responsible
for his or her reaction, only our readiness and preparation
to share the hope we have in Christ.
So, are you ready? If not, get ready! Go to the Word of God
and rediscover the joy of your own salvation. Remind yourself
of what Jesus has done for you and then prepare yourself to
share that hope with others. You don't have to be a great public
speaker or a theologian, just genuine and caring, armed with
the Word of God-the Holy Spirit will do the rest. After all,
you might be number fifteen.
If you'd like some help in getting ready to share the Gospel,
or if you would like a place where you can refer your friends,
just click on Who is
Jesus
-Suzy C.
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19
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at SolidSounds.org
Copyright © 2004 SolidSounds. Used with permission.
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