Kick Em In The Shins

Romans 10:8 says, “That is the word of faith we are proclaiming.. that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”  Two simple things to do, then you are saved.  It isn’t going to be based on how good you are, or how many rules you can follow.  Now then, the verse started with the phrase, “that is the word of faith we are proclaiming.”  What does it mean to proclaim?  It means to tell other people.  Ah ha.  So you get saved, now you have a message that you too not only can, but should proclaim.  You should tell others.  Who should you tell?  Well, ask God.  I can tell you that people you know is the best place to start.  Family, friends, coworkers.  No need to memorize a sermon, you just have these two points to remember.  Confess with mouth, believe in heart.  That’s easy.  Tell people how Jesus has changed you.   What is different since you did received Christ.  Lead them in a simple prayer.  I told a man once that my whole life changed with one simple prayer.  You know what, he asked me what that prayer was.  Sometimes a simple invitation to church is the best way to get someone talking about your faith.  Bring them to your church, introduce them to your friends, sit with them and let the Spirit move on their heart.  Be proactive in your proclaiming.  Maybe tell God today that you are going to try and lead one this month.  Ask God to put people in your path, then don’t be surprised when he does just that.  And if they are not interested, kick em in the shins.  No wait, um, love them