How Hard Is it To Talk To People About God?

Most people aren’t interested in having a conversation about God, and many don’t even believe God exists at all. So how do we go about sharing the most important news with those who turn off at the very mention of His name?

The Book Of Ester Points To God

The book of Esther has something to teach us about God’s involvement in this world. In the Biblical account there is no specific mention of ‘God’ but it is amazing to see how many times the story points to His involvement and His sovereignty.

• Favor is Granted (Esther 2:9)
• Laws are obeyed (Esther 3:2)
• Prayers are answered (Esther 4:15-16)
• Circumstances fall into place (Esther 6:1-2)
• People are converted (Esther 8:17)

Even though the name of God isn’t mentioned in the book, in every twist in the story we see His hand in the turn of events and the obedience and courage of His people.

How To Share God With Others By Example

Without preaching to everyone we meet, there is a way to share about the awesome God we serve. People may notice when God grants His people favor in the eyes of people in authority so that He can change things here on earth. They might see us faithfully living out the guidelines in the Bible (like Mordecai refusing to bow to Haman). Those close to us may notice the strength He provides even when circumstances are dire. Sometimes we have the opportunity to share about answers to prayer. When people see these things in our lives, they might even ask us what this life is about and choose to follow our God.

Through God’s intervention and the faithfulness of His people even to the point of risking their lives, He saves the Jews from destruction and proves His faithfulness in the eyes of people who don’t yet know Him.

Mordecai encouraged Esther with these words “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place…and who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this.” (Esther 4:14 NIV)

Look for evidence of God working in the circumstances of your life, keep living the way He has shown you, keep praying, and when the time comes – speak.

For who knows – You might have come to your position, your family, your friendships … for such a time as this.

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Do you ever feel like you’ve run out of whatever it is that keeps you going? Do you want to be inspired and encouraged by seeing God at work in everyday life and see the Bible applied in real and relevant ways? Donna blogs at Thirsty? and you can catch her here each Monday at Inspired Bliss.

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