Sharing at Every Opportunity

Scripture: "When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” (John 14:3 ).

 

One of the greatest comforts of being a Christian is that we can trust God’s Word. Jesus has promised to return for His followers and that “His Kingdom will never end” (Luke 1:33 ). We can share God’s comfort with others, caring for them -- as Jesus cared for those around Him – and helping them prepare for His return. We can show we care by letting others know about Jesus, every chance we have, so they can share a joyful eternity with the Lord, too.

Never Alone

Although Jesus is not physically with us, we experience evidence of God’s hand in our lives. One reason is because Jesus promised His Holy Spirit would be with His followers, that He “will not abandon you as orphans — I will come to you” (John 14:18 ). With His promise, He instructed, “If you love Me, obey My commandments” (John 14:15 ). The Apostle John, also wrote about companionship and following Jesus’ commandments in his later writings: “if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate who pleads our case before the Father” (John 14:15 ), “and we can be sure that we know Him if we obey His commandments” (1 John 2:3)

We Should Care for Others

What happens if people don’t obey, not caring for others as He instructed us to? The Bible says that “All the nations will be gathered in His presence, and He will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32). He will give blessed, loving words to the righteous “sheep,” who did care for others. But He will say, “Away with you, you cursed ones” (Matthew 25:41) to those who ignored the needs of others. Christians can care for non-Believers as though for a child, sharing God’s Good News. With the Holy Spirit guiding us, we can lead others, as Jesus taught: “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children” (Luke 18:16).