Equipped To Share Your Faith

Equipped To Share Your Faith

When you give your life to Jesus, everything changes. You don’t need to be a pastor, go to Bible college, or have years of experience before you can tell others about Him. The truth is, once you’ve met Jesus, you are ready. That’s what 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 and John 4:6-10 show us so clearly. They remind us that once we know Christ, we are now His ambassadors. That means we speak for Him, live for Him, and love like Him.

Are You Equipped to Share Your Faith?

2 Corinthians 5:17 starts with something huge: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” The old you has gone. It doesn’t matter what you did before—God sees you as brand new. Your past no longer defines you. And that new life comes with a new job. Paul says in verse 20, “We are ambassadors for Christ.” That means you now represent Jesus to the people around you.

You don’t have to know everything. You don’t need all the answers. God doesn’t call perfect people—He calls willing people. If Jesus saved you, you already have the one story you need to begin sharing your faith. He didn’t save you to sit quietly. He saved you so others can meet Him too—through you!

Are You Equipped to Share Like She Was?

Let’s look at the woman at the well in John 4:6-10. She didn’t have a good reputation. In fact, she had five husbands and was living with a man who wasn’t her husband. She came to the well at the hottest time of day, maybe to avoid people who judged her. She was broken, tired, and full of shame.

But Jesus met her right there.

He didn’t ignore her sin. Instead, He called it out with truth, but He also offered her grace. He told her about living water—real life—eternal life. And something powerful happened. She believed Him. She dropped her water jar and ran back to town. This woman, who had been hiding from people, suddenly started telling everyone she met, “Come see a man who told me everything I ever did.”

She didn’t have a sermon, nor did she quote Scripture. She didn’t wait for a class. Ultimately, she just shared what Jesus had done in her life. And that’s what God wants from you. When Jesus meets you, He equips you to share your faith.

Are You Ready?

So, are you equipped to share your faith? If you know Jesus, you already have everything you need. God can use your story just like He used the woman at the well. She went from broken and ashamed to bold and unashamed in minutes. All because she met Jesus.

The same can happen with you.

God is looking for people who will say “yes” to Him. People who will speak up. People who know the joy of being made new and want others to know it too. You are His ambassador now. Let the world see what He’s done in you. Don’t wait. Don’t hide. You’re ready.

Because yes—you are equipped for this.

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When Jesus Agreed With Satan

When Jesus Agreed With Satan

Did Jesus Admit That Satan Rules the World?

At the start of Jesus’ ministry, He faced a direct attack from the devil himself. After fasting for forty days in the wilderness, Jesus was weak and hungry. That’s when Satan showed up, hoping to take advantage of His physical exhaustion.

One of the temptations Satan offered was power over all the kingdoms of the world. He took Jesus to a high mountain and showed Him everything, saying, “All this I will give You if You bow down and worship me” (Matthew 4:8-9).

Surprisingly, Jesus didn’t argue. He didn’t say, “These kingdoms don’t belong to you.” Instead, He simply responded, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only’” (Matthew 4:10).

Satan is the Ruler of This World

Why didn’t Jesus correct Satan? Because what Satan said was true! The Bible tells us clearly that Satan is the ruler of this world.

John 12:31 – Jesus calls Satan “the ruler of this world.”

John 14:30 – Jesus says, “The ruler of this world is coming.”

John 16:11 – Jesus confirms that “the ruler of this world has been judged.”

2 Corinthians 4:4 – Paul says, “The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers.”

This means that when Satan offered Jesus the kingdoms of the world, he wasn’t lying. He had real authority—authority that was given to him when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden.

Jesus Knew There Was a Better Way

Even though Jesus agreed with Satan’s claim of authority, He refused the offer. Why? Because Jesus didn’t come to take a shortcut to power. He came to defeat sin and take back what was lost—but not by bowing to Satan.

Satan was trying to get Jesus to bypass the cross. He wanted Jesus to take the easy way out. But Jesus knew that true victory would only come through His death and resurrection.

This is why He responded, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only’” (Matthew 4:10). Jesus refused to compromise, even when Satan offered Him everything.

Who Truly Owns the Kingdoms of the World?

While Satan has temporary rule over this world, his time is running out. Jesus didn’t need to accept Satan’s offer because He already had a plan to take back what was lost.

At the end of time, Revelation 11:15 tells us what will happen:

“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Satan’s rule is temporary. Jesus is the true King, and one day, He will take full authority over the earth.

Conclusion: Satan’s Lies vs. God’s Truth

Yes, Jesus agreed that Satan had power over the world. But He refused to worship him because Satan’s rule is only temporary. Jesus knew that God’s plan was greater.

Satan still tries to tempt us with shortcuts today. He offers fame, power, and wealth, but at the cost of our souls. Like Jesus, we must stand firm and say, “It is written.” We must trust that God’s way is always better.

One day, Jesus will return and fully reclaim His kingdom. Until then, let’s follow His example and serve only the Lord!

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