Soul Winning

How do we win souls for Jesus Christ?  We must first realize that it is Christ in us that will win souls.  The Great Commission given to the Church is 1) to preach or spread the Gospel to the world.  2) Baptize new believers and 3) teach, nurture and feed spiritually new and seasoned converts.  It is the LORD who calls, converts and saves those who respond to the LORD’s call.

BE A PEOPLE PERSON

When we love people and enjoy fellowship; being outgoing and gregarious in our nature; people will be drawn to us.  Out of our genuineness, people will want to be around us and want to talk with us.  Being hermit, or the proverbial wall flower; makes winning souls next to impossible.  We need to be available to people.  Many times, we see the same people out in the community, at school, the library, the stores we shop at as well as our place of business and work.  A word of caution needs to be addressed here.  Always pray before approaching anyone with the Gospel.  Make sure that you pray daily for the help to represent Christ.  If we are offensive to the people that we have to be in contact with; especially at school and work; it could change the whole dynamic of our job for the worse.  We must not lean on our own understanding, but seek the LORD and His wisdom.  We are called to be Ambassadors for Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

As ambassadors for Christ, we are authorized representatives of Jesus Christ.  We have the authority because there is power in the name of Jesus as long as we act within His will.  Ambassadors get out and make themselves available.  We need to be exposed to people.  Increase the circle of your friends and the people with whom you come in contact.

It is all about people

1.     People must first see our example of Christ living in us.

We will witness more by what we do than what we say.  Everything about us must reflect the light of Jesus Christ.  Our family, friends, coworkers and neighbors will need to see that we are different and that the difference is Christ in us.

Proverbs 14:25 KJV A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies

2.     People must first see we care before they care about what we say.

What kind of fruit are we baring in our lives?  Do others see Christ in us?  Do they see a genuine and sincere person who helps and volunteers; one who speaks only positive things about others; and hates all evil?  Do we offer tangible help or do we only speak about an invisible Jesus?  James says that pure religion is to help those in need, especially widows and orphans.  Do we offer good works to those whom we seek to save?

Proverbs 11:30 KJV The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

3.     People must receive truth from us; the reason for our hope.

Everyone who has become baptized and who has received the Holy Ghost has been convinced by truth.  That is a start; and every new convert can be used by Christ to win souls.  In addition; we must become immersed in the WORD and become as skilled as possible in using the WORD of God to spread the hope of the Gospel.

1 Peter 3:15 KJV But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Soul winning begins with us being an example of Christ and being willing and prepared to share the hope within us.  We should be beacons of the light of Jesus.  We represent Him as ambassadors.  Above all be prayed up and stay prayed up!  Rely on Christ and the power of the Holy Ghost.  Pray for an anointing and always work within the Holy Ghost.  Meeting people will become easier.  The LORD has called you to this task.  Do it with joy in the LORD!