Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons.
Today’s Word shows us the heart of evangelism: Jesus first calls us to Himself—giving us the gospel, His presence—and then He sends us out to proclaim it. Evangelism is not a burden but the overflow of life with Christ. It is simply telling others how God has been with you.
Tragically, many believers have misconceptions about evangelism. Some think it’s only for those with special training or unique gifts. But evangelism is a natural life movement for those who have received life. If you have been saved by the blood of Christ, evangelism is simply introducing Jesus to others who are living under the power of the devil. This is why evangelism is one of the greatest blessings given to all believers in Christ. Satan fears evangelism and will do everything to hinder it.
Do not try to separate evangelism from your current situation. You do not need to be perfect to share Christ. You are the light, and wherever you go, the eternal light of Christ will shine to others living in darkness (Matthew 5:14). You are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9).
So, boast in your weaknesses and magnify Christ. You do not need to look spiritual or pious when proclaiming the gospel. Listen to Jesus’ promise to ordinary people like you: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Without relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, witnessing for Christ is impossible.
Do not separate evangelism from your work. Everything you do matters to God, for your workplace is your primary mission field. Revealing Christ through your work is evangelism. Remember Joseph: “The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered… When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes…” (Genesis 39:2–4). Joseph’s pagan master could see God’s presence in his life. When God is with you, you cannot hide Him. Invite the Triune God into your workplace. Experience His presence and rely on His wisdom and power. Even without saying a word, people will see Him and His masterpiece through you. That is evangelism.
Evangelism means being led by the Holy Spirit in every meeting, every event, and every place. Life movement takes place in unexpected places. Remember Philip: “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road…’ So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch” (Acts 8:26–27). This historic encounter, which opened the way for the gospel in Africa, happened not in Jerusalem but in the middle of a desert. When you remain sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, God will place you exactly where you need to be for that one disciple He has prepared for world evangelization.
You may feel lacking and inadequate like the Galileans Jesus called to be His disciples. But He called you because He wanted you. Open your eyes and see Him walking with you and working with you. When you are with the gospel, you will experience “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). When you truly experience Christ, you cannot help but speak about what you have seen and heard (Acts 4:20).
Most of all, nothing can stop evangelism when the hand of God is with you: “Now those who had been scattered by the persecution… traveled… telling the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:19–21). When God’s hand is on you, even hardships and persecution become instruments to spread the gospel and bring multitudes to salvation.
Do not be afraid of rejection, hardship, or persecution. Jesus works with you now, right where you are, by the power of His hand. Evangelism is not about human effort; it is Immanuel—God with us. Christ is life itself. You do not manufacture it; you simply live it. Enjoying Christ is evangelism. That is why evangelism is easy and light (Matthew 11:28-30). Evangelism is enjoyment and blessing.
Jesus not only called His disciples to be with Him but also gave them “authority to drive out demons” (Mark 3:15). You have been given authority in Jesus’ name—the name above every name—over the spiritual forces of the enemy. Evangelism is not just sharing words but exercising Christ’s authority over the powers of darkness that hold people captive. When you proclaim the gospel, you are not engaging in a mere conversation—you are declaring freedom to those bound by sin, fear, and Satan. Evangelism is spiritual warfare, and God has equipped you with the authority of Jesus’ name to break chains and open blind eyes. Wherever you go with the gospel, the kingdom of God advances, and the devil’s work is destroyed.
Jesus is inviting you to follow Him with urgency. When you respond to His call, you will impact the world by the power of the gospel, just as His disciples did. Nothing is more urgent than leading someone in your life to Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for absolute disciples for God’s harvest field. Nothing is more fulfilling than fulfilling the Great Commission in our generation and beyond.
Through Christ, you have the privilege of communicating with God in a special way—through prayer, approaching the throne of the Triune God. God’s protection through His angel armies surrounds you. He will bring healing and restoration to the world through you. Do not worry about anything. The Lord Himself will be with you, “working with you and confirming His Word by the signs that accompanied it” (Mark 16:20). Wherever you go with the gospel, “the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored” (2 Thessalonians 3:1).
Prayer. Father, throughout the day, help me to live a single-minded life for Christ and a wholehearted life for the gospel. Teach me to walk in faith as an evangelist and enjoy the blessing of Your presence. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all evil spirits working in my mission field. By Your Word and in the name of Jesus, I exercise my authority and expel all evil spirits everywhere. Amen.