This week's devotions are written by Redeemer member Judith Bird.
The final indicator of faith maturity according to "Exploring Faith Maturity" addresses sharing the good news.
Using the following scale, score yourself on the following two statements:
1 = Never true
2 = Rarely true
3 = True once in a while
4 = Sometimes true
5 = Often true
6 = Almost always true
7 = Always true
___ I am thrilled when I see a person's life changed because of Jesus Christ.
___ Telling people that Jesus Christ died for their sins is one of the most important things in my life.
Add your scores and divide by two. If your average is higher than five, this dimension of faith is well-developed.
According to the authors, sharing one's faith doesn't necessarily mean preaching. "Rather, it can be a matter of letting others know what values guide your decisions and where those values came from - your faith. It can mean talking about the insights or good feelings you got from Bible study, church activities, prayer or other faith experiences."
Colossians 4:5-6 tells, "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Connection: Invite someone to an upcoming church activity or worship service.
Prayer: O Lord, help me to remember that faith is assurance not insurance and that faith even the size of a mustard seed can work wonders. Amen.
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