Sharing by Caring - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2024

Bible in a Year: Exodus 21-22, Matthew 19

Love your neighbor as yourself.
Galatians 5:14

Today's Scripture & Insight: Galatians 5:14-15, 22-26

The young pastor prayed every morning, asking God to use him that day to bless someone. Often, to his delight, such a situation arose. One day during a break at his second job, he sat in the sunshine with a coworker who asked him about Jesus. The pastor simply answered the other man's questions. No rant. No arguing. The pastor commented that being guided by the Holy Spirit led him to have a casual talk that felt effective but loving. He made a new friend as well—someone hungry to learn more about God.

Letting the Holy Spirit lead us is the best way to tell others about Jesus. He told His disciples, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).

The fruit of the Spirit "is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Living under the Spirit's control, that young pastor put into practice what Peter instructed: "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).

Even if we suffer for believing in Christ, our words can show the world that His Spirit leads us. Then our walk will draw others to Him.

By: Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray
What's your communication style when telling others about Jesus? How would letting the Holy Spirit lead make your talks more effective?

As I tell others about Jesus, please lead me, Holy Spirit, to speak with Your love.