Joy Dealers
A cheerful heart is good medicine. - Proverbs 17:22, NLT
I believe that one of the easiest ways to share our faith is by spreading joy.
Some of us are just naturally nice and friendly. And others, well... let's just say that they may need a little more help.
But one thing's for sure, we can use joy to our advantage to influence others for Jesus! So, how can we be "joy dealers"?
First, we consider what we say. When our words are sprinkled with kindness and gentleness, we draw people to ourselves instead of repelling them. Speaking with grace and kindness is a universal language that everyone understands.
Second, we can do something nice for someone. Maybe our coworker is always negative. And it may feel unnatural to do something nice for him or her, but this is the best time to do it. The fastest way to break down a hard heart is by dousing it with a kind act.
Third, we choose to do the kind things that bring a smile to someoneās face ā a compliment instead of a complaint, a hand-written note of encouragement, or their favorite drink. When we do things like these, weāre telling them that we see them and that they have a friend in us.
People who are joy dealers are others-focused and look for ways to serve and love the people around them. While it comes more naturally for some, weāre all called to exhibit joy and make a difference in someoneās life. And when we do this effectively, weāll be asked a variety of questions:
Why are you so happy?
Why do you say nice things to me?
Why donāt you have bad days?
Why do you always have a smile on your face?
Why are you nice to everyone?
When people ask us these questions, we'll have a great opportunity to share with those around us simply by telling them why we have this unexplainable joy. This is our time to say, āThe reason Iām this way is because I know Jesus, and He guides my life. Things donāt always go my way, and sometimes, life is extremely hard. But, Heās with me, all the time, in every season, and during difficult storms. And He wants to have a personal relationship with you!"
It's just that easy!
All we have to do is to love others and be ready to tell people the reason we have joy. God didnāt ask us to save someone. Thatās His job. We are simply the tools He uses while His Holy Spirit is transforming someoneās heart.
Join us this Sunday as we learn more about sharing our faith with others.
*Adapted from YouVersion
