Evangalism...

Evangalism, I get chills every time I hear that word. I mean I just get this picture of old people wearing suits and telling you that 'Your a sinner and your gunna go to hell unless you repent of your sinful ways this instant!" But this isn't really what evangalism is about. Evangalism is just some fancy Christian lingo for witnessing. Now what exactly is witnessing? Simply put witnessing is sharing the good news of Christ. Now there are many ways of doing that that don't necessarily involve preaching at giant rallies for God or throwing Bible tracts in people faces. The easiest way to witness is just to live your life for God every day. Actions speak a thousand words. You can talk the Christian talk, but if you do not walk the Christian walk, your a lame duck. What impresses people most is your first reaction to a situation. Here's my little story.

I was in eighth grade in Mr. Garth's Pre Ap History class, first period. When all of a sudden Mrs. Ray came running down the hall (her hair was in this wimply bee-hive and it was flopping from side to side). She stuck her face in the room looked at Mr. Garth and said "Come out here now." He did. Next thing I know he cam trotting back in the room, turned on the TV and said "This is history in the making." I saw the second plane hit the World Trade Center live. I will never forget what happened next. Rebecca Rusek turned around to the girl behind her and said "Let's pray."

Now I was raised in a Christian home and went to church my whole life. I gave my life over to Christ when I was ten. I thought I was a pretty good christian kid. You know never stole, told big lies, or killed anybody. When Rebecca did that it was a wakeup call and it still is today. What is my reaction going to be next time I see something terrible? Will i react in a way that reflects my love of Christ in a way that will show Christ to those around me? My answer is that I hope so, but it's a struggle for me everyday.