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The Work of Every Believer

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16

 

What is an evangelist? An evangelist is a person with a special gift and a special calling from the Holy Spirit to announce the good news of the gospel. It is a gift of God that cannot be manufactured or faked. It is also a callling from God. Understanding this will help protect us from two dangerous temptations.

First, this understanding will protect us from pride because we know that whatever gift we have and whatever opportunities may open up to us are from God. We cannot take any credit or glory for ourselves. And, second, this understanding will save us from discouragement and the temptation to give up, because we know our calling is not from man but from God.

Some are called to be evangelists--but every Christian is called to the work of evangelism, for every Christian is called to tell others about Christ and what He has done for them.

With whom will you share the good news of Christ today?

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.