Why are we sometimes intimidated by the judgment of non-believers? Steve looks at the call to share truth that Jesus has given to everyone who follows Him. Beginning with Mark 16:15 and then continuing with examples from his father Lester Sumrall’s life, Steve challenges us to look beyond ourselves, our families, our churches, and to share Jesus’ love and desire to save the lost.
Welcome to a new Table Talk Series we’ve titled “Sharing Jesus.” Just what is our Heavenly Father’s business that we should be about? Even if the title tips you off, there are so many ways to approach this responsibility. Steve introduces the series with some practical tips as well as some references to Lester Sumrall’s life.
Would you like to be used by God? Take a look at what set apart some of God’s servants in the Bible, starting with Moses and Joshua who became useful leaders for a brand new nation. In Joshua 1:8, God gave Joshua critical advice for the path ahead: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Listen to Steve talk about how you to measure success in your life, and how to get it.
The Word divides Soul and Spirit: your born-again spirit must be the driving force of everything, not emotions or even your mind. The Holy Spirit uses the Word to create stability in your life. Jeremiah 29:11 reveals that God’s thoughts toward you are good. God is with you and has direction and purpose for you— find out His plan and walk in it!