Excuses, Excuses

When I lived in Mexico City, I would chat occasionally with my next-door neighbor. But I didn�t share the Gospel with him. I told myself that I didn�t need to talk to him about Jesus because he seemed happy just as he was. In time, my neighbor changed. The joy left his face. He and his wife started driving separate cars to work. I could tell their marriage was souring. I felt I should talk with him, but I didn�t want to meddle in his life. I went about my business and headed off for an evangelistic crusade in Peru. When I returned home, I learned my neighbor had killed himself. I was heartbroken. I knew I should have gone to him and persuaded him to repent and follow Christ. But, because of silly excuses, I didn�t do it. We must not make excuses for not telling people about Jesus Christ. The Bible says Christians are, “Christ�s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” Friends, let�s be bold in our faith! Don�t do what I did. Don�t walk past an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus. The world is literally dying without Jesus Christ.