Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

I am not an evangelist. In all likelihood neither are you. There may be among my readers, one or some who may be called to evangelize. This devotional isn’t about that.

Think about those big tent meeting or the filled stadium where people come forward to give their life to Christ. The main speaker at those events is in all likelihood an evangelist. Now answer me this; how did those that received Christ come to be in that place, that day, that hour, for that purpose?

Do not say advertising. People throw circulars away without a thought. They ignore posters at a glance, they change the channel during commercials. So how do so many end up giving their lives to Christ on those days? It is likely they had someone like you in their lives doing the prep work.

2 Corinthians 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

We, each and every one of us, have been given the ministry of reconciliation. This ministry is the leading edge of evangelism and is done one on one, in relationship. The saying is bring someone to Christ but the truth is bring Christ to someone. He dwells in the hearts of His believers and reveals Himself to those that are called to respond with a yes.

Do you believe that Christ dwells in your heart? If so then why would you ever think that He is less than God just because He dwells in you? Evangelism begins with you and might be finished in the big tent meeting, in your local church, or maybe, just maybe in your own home.