Each Saturday during Lent, we will take some time as a church family to practice a different spiritual exercise together. Today, we are practicing and learning about witness.
Definition:
To witness means modeling and telling of the difference Jesus has made in your life; revealing the life-changing love of Jesus to others. One way we witness is by living in the presence of Christ in a way that the world finds compelling and desirable. Ultimately, testifying to the good news of God requires no strategy or program, it depends on responding to the Spirit’s nudge to open your mouth and heart for the sake of others. (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19-20).
Reflection Questions:
- What is it like for you to share your faith with others?
- What would make it easier and more comfortable for you to talk about what Christ has done for you?
- What is it like for you to interact with people who have different beliefs than you?
- If you feel your own “redemption story” is uneventful or uninteresting, how does that affect your ability to share the good news with others?
- What things do you think someone needs to know about Jesus before they can become His follower?
Spiritual Exercises:
- Write your God Story. God changed the course of Israel’s life when He rescued His people from slavery in Egypt. Their “God Story” is found in the book of Exodus. You also have a redemption story, a “God Story,” about how God has found and rescued you. Write an account of your redemption story—how might God use this story to set others free? Share the story of your journey to freedom in Christ with a friend. Not sure where to start? Use the prompts found on the Eastbrook App under “Resources” to save your God Story to your phone and have it ready and accessible at all times.
- Make a list of the people you are praying will respond to God. Beside each name, list one intentional way you can be the face of God to them in the next month.
- Write an account of how God has been at work in your life in the past six months. Ask the Holy Spirit to make you sensitive and open to an opportunity to share your experience with a seeking friend.
- Invite someone to join you this Holy Week. Eastbrook has many Holy Week services.
Led by Victoria McAfee
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