MORNING MANNA              6-5-25

MORNING MANNA                   6-5-25

IS THERE BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS?
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”- 1 Pet. 3:15-16

“Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.”- Acts 20:26

The first verse here raises the question – “Are you ready?”- ready with an answer when others ask about the reason for the hope within you. As Christians what we know is what everybody needs to know. And, we ought to live in such a way that it raises questions from others. Our lifestyle should be so different that it causes others to wonder and inquire.

Sadly too many saints are sinfully silent on the subject. Have you ever thought about how awful it is to not have an answer for those inquiring about the most pressing need of their life? Would you give a cup of water to a person dying of thirst, or rescue from a woman from a  car crash, or throw a lifeline to a drowning man, or warn a family whose house is on fire? Of course you would. Why then do we fail to show others the way to eternal life? 

Is it any wonder that our nation is in such a wretched condition? A few years ago I received a call about the person’s shock at the large number of foreign apologists doing mission work in America. Whoever thought that America would need missionaries? The sad truth is that we are failing miserably and don’t want to face the facts.

You don’t have to be a Bible scholar or an eloquent speaker to lead someone to Christ. If you are saved you know what it takes to become a Christian. All you have to do is tell your story and pray that God will use it. Share with the person how you came to realize that you are a sinner in need of salvation. Tell what you learned about Christ, and let them know that it is “by grace” and “through faith” that we are saved. Tell them about how God changed your life and that He will do the same for all who trust Him.

Next to being saved the most wonderful thing in life is seeing a loved one receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. Their need is urgent, our opportunities are slipping away, and the night cometh when no man can work. We need to do what we can while we can. It can make the difference between heaven and hell. If we make no effort their blood is on our hands, so we dare not delay and risk losing the chance to lead a soul to Christ.- HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346