“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NASB

How Can I Influence Others Towards Jesus?

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:2-6 NIV

1.    Be a person of prayer

“Devote yourselves to prayer…”

“…men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons-but they are helpless against our prayers.” J. Sidlow Baxter

2. Be a real friend and a good neighbor

“…being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ…”

3. Be  intentional

“Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should…”

4. Be authentic

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt…”

5. Be prepared

“…so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

 “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. But do this with gentleness and respect” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV