Think You’re Not Ready to Share the Gospel? Think Again

One of the biggest reasons Christians hesitate to share their faith—with friends, co-workers, neighbors, or even strangers—is a deep sense of insecurity. Maybe you’ve felt it too. The fear of being unprepared, facing tough questions, or things not going as planned can be paralyzing.

Perhaps you feel unqualified.

But Jesus directly addresses this fear in the Gospels. In Mark 5, He crosses the Sea of Galilee into the Decapolis, where He encounters a demon-possessed man. It’s a dramatic moment—the demons, calling themselves Legion, are cast into a herd of pigs, which rush into the sea and drown. Overwhelmed, the people beg Jesus to leave. And so He does.

But…

As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. 
                                                                                           Mark 5:18-20

What does Jesus require for someone to share the good news?

Simply this: that God has done something for you.

The man in this story had no formal training—no seminary degree, no deep theological knowledge, no long-developed prayer life. For much of his existence, he was the outcast, the "crazy demon-possessed guy." But then he met Jesus. And Jesus changed everything.

As a follower of Christ, Jesus has changed everything for you too!

Of course, growing in biblical knowledge and prayer is important, but notice—Jesus didn’t require it before sending this man out. In fact, when the man begs to go with Him, eager to learn more, Jesus says no. Instead, He gives him a mission:

"Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you."

And the man doesn’t hesitate. He doesn’t make excuses about his lack of training or experience. He simply obeys. He goes and shares his story—and the people are amazed!
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The next time you feel unqualified or uncertain about what to say, remember this: You have more knowledge, more experience, and more access to Scripture than this man ever did. If God could use someone with his past, He can surely use you.

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For Further Reading

• 15 Second Testimony
  
• Three Circles
  
• 5 Reasons Christians Don’t Share Their Faith

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