If we redefine success Biblically, the picture changes completely. Success in evangelism is NOT measured by numbers; rather it is measured in humility and obedience to God's leading. God has himself taken responsibility for the outcome. Leave that part to Him. Consider success to be when you "sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence" (1 Peter 3:15).
2 Tim. 4:2: "preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with great patience and instruction."
We rightly conclude that we are all co-workers in the household of God where each works toward a common goal in reverence and under the leading of the Holy Spirit. Salvation is often the contribution of several Christians over a period of years. Often they do not ever know of the existence of the others.
BY PARTICIPATING, YOU HAVE ALREADY WON.
YOU GOT FIRST PRIZE AGAIN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD!
KRAZOSTONES BREAK THE CYCLE!
Krazostones offer a "passive" technique that avoids the pitfalls of confrontation where feelings are not involved and no barriers created that often push friends and family away. Passive evangelization loves them into salvation by letting the Holy Spirit do His job, that of convicting people of sin (John 16:8-9). Carrying your krazostone can give you a reminder and an encouragement that you are not alone in your desire to witness effectively. God Himself is with you, for salvation is of the Lord, replacing your fear with His power (1 Cor. 2:4-5, 1 Cor. 1:18, Romans 1:16, 2 Tim. 1:7).
Be friendly and try to relax. Jesus never once told the disciples to get in a hurry. God is on your side. The krazostones serve as "attention getters" and "conversation starters" for people who are shy or are uncomfortable with immediately sharing something so personal as their relationship to Jesus. They just need a little help to overcome the fear of personal rejection with the assurance that God will be with them. Sin and Redemption through substitutionary death can and should be brought up in due time. Be non-threatening! God will quickly show you whose heart the Holy Spirit has prepared, and whose He has not (at least "not today"). The difference will be easy enough to see. Their facial expression and body language will be God guiding you. Unless you have been pushy or abrasive, it will be God they reject, not you. Make every effort not to "preach" or talk down to them. Be thoughtful and considerate. Properly present and correctly quote ALL of Jn. 11:25-27. Make it clear that your message continues to focus on the subject of the resurrection as you continue. In all fairness, you owe them the same consideration by listening carefully to their opinion. Listen attentively to them, as "fair is fair," but do NOT let them dissuade or sidetrack you. A subtle way Satan undermines witnessing is with a question like "where did you get that stone?" Don't take the bait. "God made it" is answer enough. Get back to the resurrection, theirs and yours. If their opinion is on point and useful, don’t hesitate to ask them about the source of their viewpoint. Keep returning to the subject of the resurrection.
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