Many people encounter obstacles in their personal evangelism.
I know I have.
I have had times where I am super active in evangelistic conversations.
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One of the 7 basic habits of personal evangelism can help you identify that a divine appointment is about to happen.
The habit? Look for spiritual thirst.
[Read more…] about Divine Appointment: Mis-dialed Phone NumberWhat are some tangible signs of spiritual thirst?
Spiritual thirst is the evidence of God the Father drawing a person to Jesus.
It is the work of the Holy Spirit and the core habit of personal evangelism I teach about in the “Effective Conversations DVD.”
But what does spiritual thirst look like? What are those signs of spiritual thirst that will help you to see how the Father draws a person to Jesus?
I see tangible signs of spiritual thirst from the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch.
“But I am so afraid to start a conversation,” confessed a pastor.
“I have non-Christian friends, and spend time with them, but I’m so afraid of ruining my friendship.”
Does that describe you, even if you are not a pastor?
To address this fear, let me throw out my list of 7 Habits for Highly Effective Personal Evangelism. As I live these out, I find evangelism natural and non-destructive.
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Panama City Panama
I was in Panama last month on a business trip.
I had lunch with one of the people that I met.
He was a German business man living in Panama.
He left Germany behind and trying to start his life over in Panama on the crest of a real estate building boom.
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His prayer 25 years ago failed.
My friend had obediently prayed with the well meaning evangelist. My friend repeated the phrases the evangelist said, one after the next, confessing his sin, inviting Jesus into his heart.
But nothing happened.
There was no spiritual transaction, no renewal in his heart, no conviction of sin, and no awareness of the power of God’s grace.
My friend’s life didn’t change. Twenty five years later, he simply reflects:
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