We are all called to share the love of Jesus with the world, but this can seem challenging or intimidating. Crosswalk.com shares 5 ways to share the Gospel message.

The first is to let God’s love flow through your life. 1 John 4:8 says that “God is love.” When you love other people, you are pointing them toward God. Love inspires people, which makes it easier to share the Gospel with them.

The second way is to listen to people’s stories. Stories are so powerful because God designed us to love stories. Jesus told a lot of stories, also called parables, to teach us spiritual truths. We all have stories, and our stories are valuable. When you listen to people, make sure you’re really listening to what they have to say and listen more than you speak. Then, you can ask them to consider how God is in their story.

The third way is to not judge people and accept them for who they are. This can be tricky, as a lot of people worry about being judged by others when they talk about God. Remember that only God can judge people, and we will be judged if we judge other people (see Romans 2 and Matthew 7). Make sure that the people you talk to are comfortable and relaxed by not judging them or their story. After all, God meets us where we are, so meet others where they are. Be a safe person.

The fourth way is to highlight what nature reveals about God. Nature is wonderful, especially because it reveals God’s character. You can have fun with this one! Take a walk with a friend, go stargazing, or find a fun outdoor activity you both like (hiking, fishing, playing a sport, and so on), and use your time outside to let nature inspire your conversations about God.

The fifth way is to encourage questions rather than just give answers. Encourage people to ask spiritual questions. Remember, the only bad question is the unasked question! Asking questions inspires people to seek God even more. Encourage them to try praying, even if they’re still not sure about God yet, and point them towards studying the Bible to find answers to their questions (and if not to answer questions, to learn more and become even more curious!). Try to answer their questions as you can, but never try to answer a question you don’t know the answer to. Help them find and answer and you can learn more too!

Click HERE to read the full article from Crosswalk.com.