Be prepared to give an answer
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV)
It’s always been easy for me
I’m a “type A” person. Therefore, after I became a Christian it was easy for me to share my faith with others. I was excited about knowing Jesus and I spoke about Him to everyone I came in contact with. This was not the case with my wife, Susan. She is a very private “type B” person. Therefore, she found it very challenging to share her faith with others. But, it wasn’t impossible. One day, for instance, she found herself seated across the table from another lady exactly like her, another “type B” person. As they sat and visited, the topic somehow drifted to knowing God, and Susan found herself sharing her faith to a very receptive listener. Susan discovered that the main thing about being successful in sharing Jesus with others is to first, be willing, (she was) and secondly, to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have”. (1 Peter 3:15). Susan had learned the Bible verses about how to know and receive Christ personally, so she was prepared to share when asked. Someone once explained it this way: “Sharing one’s faith is simply one beggar telling another beggar where to find some bread.”
Make the most of every opportunity
“Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.” (Col. 4:5 NLT)
For such a time as this
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14 ESV)
Be ready in season or out of season
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” (2 Tim. 4:2 ESV)
Therefore…
“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” (2 Tim. 2:2 NIV)