Will Anyone Praise God Because of Me?

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9 [13] Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.

Observation: Do I live a life that is so obvious to others that I believe and love God the way I say I do or am I a hypocrite? If I truly was obedient I would be sharing the gospel, since that is my job description as a Christian according to Jesus and when and if I do, do I do it in such a way that it is obvious I believe what I’m saying and convincing enough to draw others near to God?

Application: I know I don’t share the gospel the way my Lord wants me to. When I do I don’t do it boldly and most of the time I don’t believe my love for my God is being expressed to others. I need to take more opportunities to share what Jesus did for me and what He wants to do for others. I can talk with courage and boldness to my fellow believers, but God wants the unsaved to be saved.

Prayer: Dear Lord give me wisdom and courage to speak your word to others so that they may be saved. I’m here as your servant, command me in the way you want me to go. Give me boldness and a heart of love for those that are lost.