Just as each of us are created uniquely, our spiritual journey will be just as varied and unique. The reason, the approach, and timing will be specialized based on our need.
In today's story, we will discover that sometimes the Spirit of God will tell us to go do something that requires us to take a journey in order for someone to hear the story of Jesus.It was a 47 mile journey from Jerusalem to Gaza. It would have taken at least a day to get to him by foot if he was stopped, but remember the Ethiopian Eunuch was traveling so Philip was also trying to listen and see who the Spirit of God was wanting him to share with on the road. When someone is truly seeking, God will send someone to go and share the truth in a way they can understand.
As we go through these stories we should observe the outcomes for both the disciplemaker and the one being discipled.
I have titled this story, how to witness to a seeker.
1. Listen to what the Spirit of the LORD speaks to you.
2. Rise up and do it!
3. Pay attention to what is happening in the surroundings and in what the people are doing.
4. Ask questions for clarification.
5. Help the person to understand the Scriptures.
6. Listen to the person's questions.
7. Answer the questions and share the good news of Jesus.
8. Take your time with them.
9. Be spontaneous when necessary.
10. Help the person follow through with baptism.
11. Know the person who understands will leave rejoicing.
12. Go to where the Spirit takes you.
13. Continue preaching the good news of Jesus where ever you go.
There are certain elements that will always be the same like telling the person about Jesus. While the way, the how, and the why will be varied from person to person.
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