How do you start Witnessing to Somebody?

I was reading a thread on one of the Bible Forums I belong to, and came across a great post answering the question

“How do you start witnessing to somebody?”

That’s a great question.

I’ve been a Christian for nearly 20 years and witnessing simply seems natural to me.

It is the overflow of my heart, I feel compelled to share my faith. — I have a vibrant relationship with Christ and that spills out of me.

But how does one start witnessing to somebody when you are a young Christian?

Here is a partial list from one of the responses:

1. Make known that you are a Christian. (2 Corinthians 3.2)
2. Be blameless as you are an ambassador for Christ (2 Peter 3.14)
3. Pray for opportunities (1 Thess 5.17 and 1 Peter 3.15)

To that list, I would add the following.

1. Notice when the Holy Spirit “underlines” the moment for a conversation.

Noticing when God prompts you for a conversation is a skill that is learned as you grow in your relationship with Christ.  There is no script for that.

Let me ask you this?

Have you developed the art of noticing whom God is underlining for you?