There's Only 1 Hope 4 America

Tom Crandall
 

'Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”'
Matthew 28:18-20

This Sunday, we had the honor of hosting Tom Crandall, the outreach Pastor from Bethel Church in Redding, California!

Tom shared such an inspiring message about the importance of sharing the Gospel everywhere we go. In Tom's testimony, he shared that it was a stranger who approached him at work when he was 18 years old that changed his life. He was working when a man approached him with his two children and began talking about Jesus. This man was so passionate, so on fire for God, it stirred something up in Tom that he couldn't shake.

Truth be told, sharing the Gospel doesn't mean shouting out from a stage for thousands of people to hear at a time. Evangelism is telling the people you meet every day that Jesus loves them and that He has a plan for their lives. It's listening to the Holy Spirit and sharing an encouraging word when needed. It's living a life modeled after Christ, so when people see you, they see the Jesus in you. 

What would have happened if that man hadn't stopped to talk to Tom about Jesus that day? It only took 30 seconds of boldness from that man to change Tom's life forever. If we want to see revival break out, if we're going to see real change, it starts with us - dying to ourselves, breaking off the fear of man, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others. We live in a dark, hurting, and broken world, and truthfully, it would be selfish to hold back the goodness of God from those who need it. There's only one hope for America, and it's our job to share it.

This week, step out of your comfort zone! It just takes 30 seconds of boldness to change someone's life forever with the Gospel. To hear Tom's full message, click here. Have a blessed week!