Sharing the Gospel Through Love, Not Debate: The Power of Listening

Just yesterday, I was talking to a woman of another faith. We came from different backgrounds, held different beliefs, and saw some things through completely different lenses. And yet, there we were—two women, sitting in the same space, in the same conversation, allowing both the wrestle and the sharing. Not to debate. Not to change each other’s minds. But simply to listen. To learn. To open our eyes to new teachings and see one another through the lens of love instead of fear.

And I walked away from that conversation feeling something deep in my soul—this is what it looks like to share the gospel. Not with perfectly crafted arguments or a list of scriptures to prove a point. But with presence. With willingness. With a heart open enough to say, “Tell me more about what you believe, and let me tell you what Jesus has done in my life.”

Peter didn’t go to Cornelius’ house expecting to fit God into a box small enough to make sense to everyone. He simply showed up, followed the Spirit, and let God do the work in their hearts.

So maybe sharing the gospel this week looks like that. Maybe it’s not about convincing, but about connecting. Maybe it’s about walking into conversations with love, with humility, and with the belief that God is big enough to meet each of us exactly where we are.

Who in your life needs to hear about His love?

Maybe the best place to start is by simply sitting in the room, in the discomfort, and letting Him lead the rest.