Sharing Jesus

Sharing Jesus

Bible: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

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Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (MATTHEW 5:16)

I was flicking through my great-grandmother’s Bible when something fell out. On a small scrap of paper, in a young child’s handwriting, were the words, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” (MATTHEW 5:3-4 KJV). Scribbled beside those verses was my mum’s name.

My great-grandmother had a habit of teaching her grandchildren to write out Bible verses so they would learn them and think about them. But the story behind this verse brought tears to my eyes. My grandfather died when my mum was very young, and her little brother (my uncle) died just weeks later. It was in that awful time that my great-grandmother pointed my mum to Jesus and the comfort only He can give.

Paul wrote to Timothy: “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also” (2 TIMOTHY 1:5). Trust in God isn’t inherited (we each have to choose to trust Jesus for ourselves), but it is shared. Timothy’s mum and grandmother shared their faith with him, and he turned to God for himself

Through a simple note, my mum showed the impact of my great grandmother’s love for Jesus and her family. We can also encourage those close to us to have hope in Jesus—and watch the difference it makes.

WHEN WE SHARE OUR LIFE WITH JESUS, WE SHARE THE BEST THING EVER.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries