30 For 30 Challenge: Day 22
Galatians 2:20
20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Matthew 28:19-20
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
No matter who you are, you have influence. Some of you may only have influence over a couple of people. But you have influence. Others of you potentially influence a ton of people. Whatever the case, if you're using your influence to draw attention to yourself or put yourself in a better situation than those around you, you're blowing it.
If your influence is going to be used in a way that honors God, it must be two things: Christ-centered and Gospel-Driven.
Your influence can't be used to bring attention or glory to you. I mean, it can. And many people do just that. But if you want your life to be that honors God, the impact you have on others can't be centered around you but instead Christ. The ability you have to impact others' lives must be used to point them toward God. and this starts when you realize your identity as a Christ follower. In Galatians 2:20 Paul writes that "he has been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me". What he is saying is that because of what Jesus did on the cross to give us the gift of salvation if we accept it. As believers we are called to "walk in the newness of life" (Romans 6:4). This is just part of what the Bible says about living a Christ-centered life
Your influence is both christ centered and gospel-driven. What does Gospel-driven mean? It means that your influence must be motivated by a desire to see others come to salvation in Christ. The word gospel is Greek for "good news". The good news that Jesus is God's plan to rescue us from our sins has to be the driving force behind your influence. We should all see our lives as resources God uses to draw others to Him through us. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus had already been resurrected from the dead, and The last commandment that He gave his disciples was to go make disciples and teach them to obey what He commanded. We are called to share the gospel which is the good news of what Jesus did for us, and not only should we just share the Gospel but also help others in their walk with Christ.
You have the potential to change other people's lives. You really do. Just make sure your message is more "Jesus" than it is "you"
Pray:
Ask God to open the door to share the Gospel with someone this week. Then ask him to give you the courage to share the Gospel. Seek God in the areas that you struggle with when it comes to sharing your faith.
If your influence is going to be used in a way that honors God, it must be two things: Christ-centered and Gospel-Driven.
Your influence can't be used to bring attention or glory to you. I mean, it can. And many people do just that. But if you want your life to be that honors God, the impact you have on others can't be centered around you but instead Christ. The ability you have to impact others' lives must be used to point them toward God. and this starts when you realize your identity as a Christ follower. In Galatians 2:20 Paul writes that "he has been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me". What he is saying is that because of what Jesus did on the cross to give us the gift of salvation if we accept it. As believers we are called to "walk in the newness of life" (Romans 6:4). This is just part of what the Bible says about living a Christ-centered life
Your influence is both christ centered and gospel-driven. What does Gospel-driven mean? It means that your influence must be motivated by a desire to see others come to salvation in Christ. The word gospel is Greek for "good news". The good news that Jesus is God's plan to rescue us from our sins has to be the driving force behind your influence. We should all see our lives as resources God uses to draw others to Him through us. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus had already been resurrected from the dead, and The last commandment that He gave his disciples was to go make disciples and teach them to obey what He commanded. We are called to share the gospel which is the good news of what Jesus did for us, and not only should we just share the Gospel but also help others in their walk with Christ.
You have the potential to change other people's lives. You really do. Just make sure your message is more "Jesus" than it is "you"
Pray:
Ask God to open the door to share the Gospel with someone this week. Then ask him to give you the courage to share the Gospel. Seek God in the areas that you struggle with when it comes to sharing your faith.
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