This Sunday at Christ Fellowship, we are continuing our sermon series on how to share the Gospel using the talents, gifts and personalities that God has given us. And this week, we come to one of our favorite men in scripture, the man born blind. John chapter 9 is a fun chapter to read to me. Jesus heals a blind man and then the man gives his brief testimony. There is a lot to learn from just that. And we will be encouraged to be able to give our testimonies that are brief and point to Jesus, not glorify ourselves.
So, here’s an idea. I get letters from guys in jail all the time asking me why nobody else writes them. And I don’t know how to answer that question. We say we are the church that ministers to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated. Maybe you just don’t know what to say. So, just tell them your testimony. Tell them very briefly what your life was like before you met Jesus, how you came to meet Jesus and then what your life has been like since. It doesn’t have to be long. It shouldn’t be long. Just hit the high points. Maybe 5-6 sentences. The blind man told his testimony in just 2 or 3. (verse 25) You can do that!
So I have attached a copy of our list of inmates to this email. Of course you don’t have to write them all. Just pick one or two. Write them and tell them your quick story or even just your favorite Bible verse. A letter from you will absolutely make their day and more! Please write! And I’ll see you Sunday at Christ Fellowship. I love you all! — Todd