Have you ever been browsing in a gadget type store and thought to yourself, “Isn’t it amazing that I’ve lived without all of these things?” Our consumer culture certainly would have us believe that having things is the most important goal there is. What would you say is a priority for followers of Christ? Romans 10:13-15 (NLT) helps us to identify what’s most important.

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

Does the thought of God wanting to use you as his messenger give you thrills…or chills? There are lots of ways you can equip yourself for sharing the story of Jesus, and here are just a few we recommend.

• If you want to learn how to be a light to the Buddhist world, go to: www.omf.org/buddhism
• If you would like a 30 day prayer booklet that focuses on praying for Muslims during Ramadan, go to: www.30daysprayer.com/muslim. A version for kids is also available.
• If you would like to know more about the work of missionaries and unreached tribal people, visit New Tribes Mission at: www.ntm.org
• If you’d like to know how the 1 out of 3 people who haven’t yet heard about Jesus are being reached for Christ, go to: www.calebproject.org. Click on “news”, then “free resources”, then “infobyte animations” to see ten short presentations on the state of world missions.
• If you can minister by helping build homes for those who need them, contact Habitat for Humanity at: www.habitat.ca
• If you’d like to hear how Jesus might speak to leaders and followers of other worldviews, you may enjoy reading a series of books by noted Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias. “Great Conversations” book series give the reader a vivid, engaging peephole into imaginary conversations between Jesus Christ and people such as Hitler, Buddah, Krishna and Oscar Wilde. Less than 100 pages each, these books give the reader a helpful glimpse into the “gentle, respectful approach” commended in 1 Peter 3:15-16.

“And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Titles: The Lotus and the Cross: Jesus Talks With Buddah; Sense & Sensuality: Jesus Talks to Oscar Wilde on the Pursuit of Pleasure; The Lamb and the Fuhrer: Jesus Talks with Hitler; New Birth or Rebirth: Jesus Talks with Krishna. All from Multnomah Press.

If you’d like to equip kids to pray for their non-Christian friends, find out about the great T.H.U.M.B. cards, each letter representing prayers for Tribal, Hindu, Unchurched, Muslim and Buddhist brothers and sisters. Find out more at: www.praykids.org, look under Suggested Resources and then T.H.U.M.B. cards. See a sample at: www.navpress.com/images/pdfs/9781600061196.pdf