There’s much to be said for having enthusiasm and boldness in sharing God’s Word, but sometimes that excitement can be misinterpreted – sometimes we forget who is really responsible for changing hearts and bringing unbelievers to Christ.

He gave His disciples the task of spreading His truth, but He also said they wouldn’t be doing it alone.  He promised to be with them.  He wasn’t referring to being physically with them, but through His Holy Spirit.  We often give the Holy Spirit too little credit and like to think WE are responsible for converting others.

This is when we have to be reminded of God’s Holy Trinity.  He is One God, but consists of three separate entities.  Not only is this a tough concept to grasp, most folks don’t even bring it up because we can’t explain it.  It’s one of those subjects that requires complete faith.  We have to brush human understanding under the rug and trust in what God has to say to us through His Word.

We must be cautious in our zeal.  Jesus commissioned His people to do His work here on earth, but He didn’t tell them to hammer it home.  He delivered His message, while here, in a gentle way.  He didn’t stand on a soapbox or use majestic speech to win hearts.  He came in peace and kindness.  He approached those who were so desperately lost in sin and gave them rest.

I think we can come on too strong when we ourselves have been so blessed by Him.  I also believe it can become “me” driven at times and we may even turn it into something we feel we have to do to gain His favor.  There is nothing we can do to gain our way to heaven.  If we got what we deserved, we wouldn’t have anything to look forward to except the pangs of hell.  Because of what HE has done, we have been gifted with eternal life.  It’s all HIM!