Gospel Preaching: At a Family Function

Proclaim the word; be ready in season and out of season; convict, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2

Last Lord's day evening as we attended a wedding ceremony of a brother and a sister, my attention was turned to the family members of the sister who were not saved yet; our sister's father and brother. Therefore, I approached them and sat with them for conversation.

Establishing friendship was the key to open the door for further sharing of the gospel. As we were having a friendly discussion on faith, life, job, and other things, I was so burdened to preach the gospel. With much exercise of my spirit, I began with who God is and what His plan is in creating man, then explained the fall of man and expounded Christ's redemption at the cross. As I observed them listening intently to all that I had to say, I felt deep within that the Lord had actually prepared them to receive Him. With their openness and receptive attitude, I was much emboldened and encouraged to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then I requested if they would want to pray with me to receive the Lord Jesus, to which they replied in the affirmative. When I was about to lead them to pray, the younger brother of our sister requested if he could make an audio recording of the prayer, to which I readily obliged. Then, I led them to pray to receive the Lord Jesus. O what a joy! 

Then, I just remembered that I had one copy of the New Testament in my bag. I offered to the son if he would accept this gift of mine, the word of God. He replied, "Why not?" Then, I gifted him the New Testament. In fact, I never thought that I would meet someone to preach the gospel to and gift a copy of the Bible. But thank God, I always had some gospel tracts and at least, a copy of the New Testament for whoever may need it. Praise the Lord!

The family became very friendly and invited me to visit them in their home in Jalandhar, Punjab. What a blessing that the gospel can be also preached at a family gathering! 

May the Lord save the entire family!