Evangelism Lesson 2 : Behind the Mask

John 4:4-29

Hi all, just a short testimony on how this lesson has impacted my life...

I have been thinking alot about evangelism these past few days and i keep asking myself,

"How in the world am i supposed to reach out??!"

However, when I read through the passage and saw how Jesus actually reached out to the Samaritan woman, I felt as if my eyes were opened and I saw a light shining through the dark notion of doing evangelism.

Jesus went beyond the mask of the lady.

And targetted her needs and deepest sins.

He built a bridge of truth and love.

One that saw past her race, color, religion and past.

He gave her the only truth which would fulfill all her needs.

He was.. amazing.

(that's why HE's our Saviour!)

From this lesson, it really spurred me in my own life. To reach out to people and meet their needs. Alot of times, ppl just need a listening ear. They dont need you to preach to them, to help them solve their problems. Most of the time, all they need is a listening ear and someone who would take notice of them (even if they claim that they dont want/need that). And once you manage to break through their mask, help them see their needs, they would then be more receptive to knowing Jesus in their life.

For my own life. I've made a personal pact with God and myself that I will make extra efforts to talk to the non-christian friends/colleages which I have and to be a true and genuine friend to them, even if it means sacrificing time which I have to spend with my close huddle of Christians colleagues in my office. Even if it means.. MOVING out of my comfort zone like Jesus did~

We are just the arrows which point people to Jesus.

BUT we need them to at least look at us and talk to us.

Before we can even point.

Dont you think so?

=)