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The power to
witness comes from the Holy Spirit and not from the desire to
see someone make a decision. I heard many preachers shoot at the feet of their listeners, trying to get them to learn a method and go systematically about, getting people to make decisions for Christ. It always results in a watery spread of shallow believers. Why? Because everything reproduces after itself. Only the Holy Spirit gives real power to witness, and that does not come from a single ceremony. Rather, it is the result of a laid-down life that makes room for the Spirit to woo the listener and unfold things not previously seen. The most simple-minded person can be a soul winner and can reap the harvest day after day. All he needs is eagerness to give up his life and let the Lord have his faculties so that his decisions line up with the heart of God. No evangelism program in the world can touch the unveiling of Jesus. No eloquent or convincing explanation can do more than influence the mind. No personality invites the lost soul more loudly than any other, except the personality of the One who gave His life as a Ransom for Many. As the Soldier of the Cross learns more and more to step aside and let the Lord lead in all areas, then he can be easily led in the winning of others to Christ. We need power! We don't need to improve our skills, we just need more of Him. |
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