~~ For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves it is the gift of God --not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2: 8-9 NIV
I have a sign I painted yeas ago at my front door....it Says " Saved by Grace Works by Faith..want to know the one true God...ring my bell"..Living in California, in the middle of town, we got a lot of religious visitors...Jehova witness mostly. This sign was to help them keep walking...I didnt have time to mess with them..but one day the door bell rang. There stood on my porch was a older gentleman and a young lady, perhaps in her late 20's. She smiled at me and I smiled back..I said good morning...she pointed to my sign and said.."Tell me about your sign"...WOW...I never really thought anyone would ask...I figured they would see the sign and walk away..but the Holy Spirit took over my words...she had many questions and my answers were quick , to the point and accurate. We stood there chatting about the One True God and the older Gentleman listened quietly...he never said a word but his face told his story...both walked away with doubt..with more questions and hopefully a desire to search out the truth. When I closed the door and turned around..my daughter was standing there ...she asked me " mom, how did you know all that?" My answer was simple..."I don't know" lol..I studied the Bible several hours a day and wrote a Christian news letter for women...but when I opened that door my mind felt blank...I told her It was the Holy Spirit who spoke through me...pulling resources from my frightened brain..I learned a valuable lesson that day...Knowing Gods word is invaluable to reaching the lost. Be willing to share can be frightening..but we are not going in alone and a Quick prayer does work..lol....
~~ For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves it is the gift of God --not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2: 8-9 NIV
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