One morning this week, while walking in my neighborhood, a woman stopped to ask me for directions to the Social Security Office. I gave her directions, but as I continued, I realized how crucial it is to be clear. You don’t want to muddy the waters when someone is genuinely trying to find their way.
As I reflected on that interaction, I thought: if it’s important to show others the way to an earthly destination, how much more vital is it to point them toward heaven and the clear path to salvation?
The Bible is unequivocal: it never suggests multiple paths to God. Jesus explicitly tells us, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6, ESV).
I ask myself as much as anyone: why is it so easy to give clear directions to someone lost and looking for a physical building, yet we freeze or hesitate when it comes to offering spiritual direction to someone who is spiritually lost?
Often, the barrier is fear. But Scripture shows us how to handle that hesitation. In Acts 4, Peter and John were arrested and threatened simply for teaching about Jesus and healing a disabled man. They were strictly ordered to remain silent. Instead of retreating, they gathered with other believers and prayed—not for protection, but for boldness to keep sharing the Good News.
Why? Because helping others find eternal life mattered more to them than their own comfort. They had experienced God’s goodness firsthand, and they chose to let love outweigh fear.
When we feel unequipped or anxious about saying the wrong thing, we can rely on Jesus’ promise: “Do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour” (Matthew 10:19).
At its heart, sharing the gospel isn’t about winning an argument or delivering a perfect speech—it’s an act of love. We’ve all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23), yet our Father loves us so fiercely that He gave His Son to set us free (John 3:16). When we show His character by loving those around us (1 John 4:7–21), pointing them toward the Savior is the most loving thing we can do.
It doesn’t have to be complicated or highly theological—it can be as simple as sharing your story. Take time this week to write down your personal journey with God, and the next time you feel prompted, share it with someone who needs Jesus.
