Christmas and Sharing Christ

We have been discussing in class the last several weeks that Gospel-changed people will be a witness to the world of the life-changing power of the Gospel, in large part by speaking the gospel to others or intentionally getting them in a position to hear it. This article by Ed Stetzer (who preached at Johnson Ferry last January) highlights that Christmas might be a great time to connect others to the Gospel. There is still time to invite someone to church or send them an encouraging email or article about the message of Christmas. Here is the closing of the article:

Although many of the items surrounding Christmas are not explicitly Christian most represent an open door through which the wise gospel messenger can walk. Opportunity is knocking … loudly. Seize the opportunity while people are receptive and while attention is on the birth of Christ. No matter where you serve, what the age group is around you, or whether people consider themselves to be religious or not, there are some – quite a few, really – who are ready at this time of year to hear about the Christ we celebrate.