Grace in Sharing the Gospel

In my early days of preaching the Gospel, I grappled with the desire for flawless delivery—searching for the right words and perfect diction. Looking back, I realize that my expectations were overly demanding, causing moments of anxiety when questioned about what I had tried to convey. The fear of failure made me feel worthless, and admittedly, I didn’t always respond well in those doubtful moments.

As years have passed in my role as an Evangelist, a significant shift occurred in my perspective. I began to welcome those moments of uncertainty, once filled with dread. Why the change? It was primarily due to a necessary shift in focus. My priority became giving the message of the cross the broadest audience and the most expansive reach. Even if my words stumbled and someone initially missed the message, I want them to engage further—asking questions, reflecting more, and delving deeper into the truth.

This journey beautifully reflects the transformative power of grace, as the Bible teaches. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, the Apostle Paul reassures us of God’s grace being sufficient, especially in moments of weakness. This emphasizes that our imperfections don’t diminish the power of the Gospel but create opportunities for God’s strength to be revealed.

Proverbs 3:5-6 advises us to trust the Lord with all our hearts and not rely on our understanding. This wisdom encourages us to let go of our obsession with flawless delivery and embrace the mysterious beauty of God’s plan, even when we feel inadequate.

Reflecting on my journey, Philippians 1:6 provides solace by assuring believers that God will complete the good work He began in us. This echoes the sentiment that our imperfect efforts are part of a larger divine narrative unfolding in His perfect timing.

My maturing perspective on proclaiming the Gospel has taught me to welcome imperfection. By releasing the pressure of flawless delivery, I open the door for God’s grace to shine through our weaknesses. As I anticipate moments of uncertainty, I am reminded that the message of the cross is not hindered by our imperfections but is magnified through them. May we all find comfort in knowing that God’s grace is more than sufficient for our inadequacies, allowing His transformative power to work through us as we share the good news.

 ‌~PW 🌮🛶

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“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”” (#Romans 1:16–17, ESV)