Launch an adventure

If you’re willing to launch a spiritual adventure to expand your heart and increase your ministry, pray that people around you – including your children -- will ask you questions.

Let’s review some verses.

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Pe 3:15)

In the future, when your children ask you, 'What do these stones mean?' (Joshua 4:6)

The Philistines asked, "What guilt offering should we send to him?" (1 Sam 6:4)

And if they ask you, 'Where shall we go?' (Jer 15:2)

"Where did this man [Jesus] get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" they asked. (Matt 13:54)

Face it – it’s difficult to share with people who aren’t asking you questions. It’s easier to coach and train and encourage our kids when they’re asking us questions, too.

Why do I call this an adventure? Because you’ll be amazed at how wonderfully and creatively our God will answer your prayers. Strangers, coworkers, and neighbors will ask you very specific questions about your faith, or will ask ordinary questions about your life in such a way that it becomes natural to share your faith or give praise to God. Your children will ask you questions that you have to stretch to answer. Extended family members will get beyond the usual “So, how’s work going? I see the kids are still growing.”

Here’s the best part: they’re going to ask you questions that will drive you further in prayer and dependence upon God so you can answer them!

One quick example. I was recently asked by an unbelieving coworker, “Why the hell do you want to go to Venezuela?” I started my reply with, “ ‘Hell’ is the operative word there.”

So pray that they will ask.