To Show and Share

I just recently subscribed to LifeChurch.tv’s Blog. This past week, Craig Groeschel, the Founding and Senior Pastor, has been talking about reasons for consistently sharing the salvation message. Each day he gives 10 reasons for sharing the Gospel. Today’s was 10 Things To Do When No One is Saved. As you read down the list you come across #’s 6 & 7 –

6. Pray for the opportunity to share the gospel during the week.
7. Pray for the opportunity to show the gospel during the week.

At a quick first glance, they almost seem the same. But looking again you notice that the only difference is by one word in each. One states “share” and the other states “show”. Though both statements concern a presentation of the Gospel, they require 2 different actions to complete. One is a verbal action in which you are deliberately presenting the gospel to someone specific.

The other should not be deliberate. To “show” the gospel, we should not have a specific person in mind to present it to. It should come naturally. It should be a part of our daily life. We should not have to force it. It should be something seen by everyone at anytime. Our lives need to reflect the teachings of Christ. And if we live the Gospel, it will show itself when we may not expect it. It is those opportunities that can speak much more than words alone.

So this week, who are you sharing the gospel with? And is your life a reflection of the gospel so that you can show it to others?