1 Corinthians 1:21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
Evangelism is displaying a life filled with the life and power of Christ. It is shining the Eternal Light that has come upon you. It is not a program or human effort—it is a life movement that naturally flows from those who have truly received the gospel. Evangelism is reviving dead souls by the power of the gospel. It changes someone’s eternal destiny forever.
A person who truly has life in Christ will inevitably experience the joy of seeing that life reproduced in someone else. Thus, a Christian life without evangelism is like a dormant tree in winter—alive, perhaps, but bearing no visible fruit.
Evangelism is testifying to what we have heard and seen (Acts 4:20). Through evangelism, we defeat the devil “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). This is the task the Lord has given us: to tell all nations the Good News about God’s grace (Acts 20:24).
To this end, we plant the seed of the Word of God in the hearts of people: “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown” (Matthew 13:23).
Without the Word of God, evangelism would be impossible: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
There is only one path to faith in Christ—the Word: “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17). God chose to save those who believe through what the world considers the “foolishness” of preaching the Word about Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21).
To this end, God has called us as Christ’s ambassadors: “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
We have been given the privilege of representing the kingdom of God. Through us, God is making His appeal to those living in the kingdom of darkness. We speak on behalf of Christ when we plead, “Be reconciled to God!” And for this task, God has given us authority over all the forces of darkness (Luke 10:19).
Thus, know your message and ministry of reconciliation. Remember that everywhere you go, you go on Christ’s behalf. God is sending you to carry out His plans in the lives of people.
Do not worry about anything. The power of the throne of the Triune God is on you. Yield everything for the sake of the gospel. When you must choose between two paths, choose the one that will benefit the work of the gospel. Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and He will lead you to victory.
Above all, enjoy your unique identity in Christ. Use the authority of Jesus’ name. Live as Christ’s witness and His ambassador. Always remember: you are God’s pride and joy.
Do not let the world define who you are. Do not let the devil fool you. Stand firm on the Word of God. Live victoriously as you hold onto only Christ (Acts 1:1), the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), and the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
Prayer. Father, You have called me as Your ambassador to carry the message of reconciliation to the world. Fill me with Your strength so I may carry it to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.