Which of the following are similar to the ways you've served Christ in your family? [check all that apply]
• Taught your kids to see God's glory in nature
• Washed the dishes without being asked
• Played a board game with your kids
• Encouraged your wife to finish her master's degree
• Attended a child's open house at school
• Worked fewer hours to be with your family
• Set an example of a godly prayer life for your children
• Held a crying child
• Swung on the tire swing with your daughter
• Told your wife why you're still in love with her
• Told your son he's got what it takes
• Coached soccer
• Let you child correct you now and then
• Fixed the vacuum cleaner
• Taught your sons to ride a bike
• Listened patiently to a complaint of your wife
• Taped your child's artwork to your office wall
• Admitted to your kids that you were wrong
• Told your children how Christ entered your life
• Cleaned up vomit
• Taught your children to love books
• Been romantic without expecting sex
• Told your daughter she's smart/beautiful
• Set standards for your kids and stuck to them
• Dealt graciously with a busybody neighbor
• Peeled carrots
• Watched movies together
Awkward Question Theme of the Week: Witnessing That's Not Weird Friday, June 25, 2004
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Men of IntegrityMay/June 2004Awkward QuestionTheme of the Week: Witnessing That's Not WeirdFriday, June 2573
Key Bible Verse: "This is not right. This is wonderful news, and we aren't sharing it with anyone!" (2 Kings 7:9). Bonus Reading:John 4:4—15
An experience with a friend during my teen years convinced me I needed to be more aggressive in voicing my beliefs. He was two years older. We both played as point guards in our school basketball team. I hoped to take his place as a team leader when he graduated.
Before then, though, he heard the gospel. He shared his experience with me, concluding his testimony with a smile. But, as I walked off with him, the expression on his face changed to a real concern. He invited me to follow Jesus.
When I told him I already was following Jesus, he stopped walking. Staring at me, he asked, "If you've been a Christian all this time, why did you never tell me I needed to become one?"
His question pricked me. If I truly believed what I thought I believed, why had I talked with him about everything—sports, music, girls, family, school—except what mattered most?
Was I ashamed! My attitude changed. I began to witness to classmates, team- mates, and strangers. I spoke, taught, and wrote about the gospel. God had reminded me that we live on a planet covered with thirsty people.
—Chris Maxwell in Beggars Can Be Chosen
My Response: Who do I know that might be thirsty? How can I offer water?
Thought to Apply: Why is it so important to identify yourself as a Christian? So that those who want to be introduced to God will know who to go to.
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