A post on social media caught my eye today. “The world is changed by your example and not by your opinion.” Christians often think that we must share our faith verbally and there are times when that is called for, but our example can be even more powerful. In the 5th chapter of Galatians, Paul writes about seven fruit of the Holy Spirit within us. Every one of them is a verb – what we do and not what we say. As we become closer in our relationship with God, those actions will become habits and then become our lifestyle.
I’ve mentioned this before, but it is still true; others may not remember what you said to them or even what you did for them, but they will never forget the way you made them feel when they were with you. That is your Christian witness and legacy.
There are people we don’t even know who are watching us from a distance to see if our actions are consistent and sincere. Don’t be surprised when strangers approach you in heaven to thank you for showing them the Way, Truth and the Life.