We all have a story… the story of our life and for those of us with a faith, the story of our faith… how we came to having our faith, what it means to us and how it provides an anchor for us in life. Stories are powerful and connecting…
When asked to give a defense, Paul told the story of his faith, how Jesus came into his life and what Jesus as asked him to do. This is the 2nd time Luke has recorded Paul’s story. Ever wondered why? One answer is that stories are powerful.
Stories do not always result in our listeners accepting the faith we have but they do plant seeds.
What’s your faith story? How did you come to the faith in Jesus that you have? What were the important moments for you in your journey toward believing in Jesus? What is your life like after believing in Jesus? That’s the story flow Paul uses. Clear, concise and personal…
God’s nudge as I sit this morning is simple. I should think through my story and hone it so that when opportunities arise to interject faith into a conversation I can do so by using my story,just like Paul does, to the end that my story might lead others to faith in Jesus Christ.
Bill Hybels in his book Just Walk Across the Room suggests that we hone our story to 100-words. The brevity means we can interject it into any conversation without dominating. And if the Holy Spirit is working on the person(s) with whom we are talking, then they will ask questions which will allow us to elaborate. And if the moment isn’t orchestrated by God to go deeper, we have planted a seed for possible future conversations.
Can you tell your story in a clear and concise way? Think about that. Better yet, write it, hone it, pray it and offer it to God to be used when He opens a door…
Lord, thank You for my story. Open doors that I may use it to share my love for You with others… In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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