Kicked out for Sharing Jesus
The Christian life is fundamentally a mission, and the act of sharing Jesus Christ is the uncompromising duty of every believer, regardless of location or opposition. This commitment transcends personal comfort, job requirements, or fears of persecution. The experience of being asked to stop sharing the gospel highlights the urgency of evangelism, the transformative power of repentance, and the necessity of confronting spiritual complacency.
1. The Priority of Proclaiming the Gospel
For the dedicated Christian, the call to share Jesus is a continuous, moment-by-moment commitment that overrides all secular activities.
Evangelism in Everyday Life
The speaker emphasizes that everywhere he goes, he will always tell people about Jesus. This includes mundane activities; for instance, the speaker noted that he “came tonight to shop,” having bought shorts, but his commitment to sharing his faith remains paramount. The act of sharing the gospel is considered so vital that the speaker would “rather die than not share”.
The conviction is clear: it is the duty of Christians to be witnesses out of love for Jesus Christ and to live every waking hour talking to people about Him. No one can stop a believer from sharing their faith; even if killed, their “blood’s going to cry out”.
Confronting Spiritual Apathy
The narrative involves being approached by mall security, including an overseer who identified himself as a Christian. The speaker confronted this man’s attempt to stop evangelism, seeking to “dig into his heart” because the overseer had made the “mistake of telling me that he’s a Christian and he’s an evangelist” while simultaneously attempting to prevent the sharing of faith.
This confrontation was not about the request to leave, but about the duty to be witnesses and the need to care about souls over one’s own job. The speaker challenged the overseer directly: when he stands before God and explains that he “just couldn’t share with my people when I worked,” the outcome is “not going to be good”. The hope was that this conviction would change the way the overseer thinks and prevent him from stopping others from sharing the gospel.
2. The Power of Immediate Encounter and Repentance
The source highlights the immediate, life-changing power of sharing Jesus, often accompanied by physical healing and heartfelt repentance.
A. Healing and Spiritual Turning
During the outreach, the team encountered a lady who was backslidden and in “real bad pain” in her shoulder. When they prayed for her, her back got healed, though it took “like three times”. Even though she worships another god, she now knows that Jesus touched her and will have to go home pondering, “why would Jesus touch me”.
B. The Process of Repentance
The encounter escalated after another lady gave her life back to Christ, hitting repentance. The speaker used the opportunity to address the spiritual state of the opposed individuals, directly asking the security guard if he were to die today, where he would go. The guard admitted he would “probably to hell,” leading the speaker to challenge him: “Wow is that worth it to you?”.
When opposition arises, it is crucial to speak to the heart of the person and share the gospel with them. One of the security guards was visibly convicted, turning and asking, “Please forgive me I need you to pray for me” and asking forgiveness “for my action”.
3. The Unwavering Urgency of Eternal Destiny
The overwhelming motivation for radical evangelism is the eternal destiny of every person encountered.
Heaven or Hell: The Stakes
The speaker emphasized the profound reality that every single person shopping in the mall is either going to “go to heaven or go to hell”. This immense responsibility “should bother us” and necessitates action.
The Call to Walk in Conviction
The goal of confronting those who try to stop the gospel is not to win an argument but to bring them to an awareness of their spiritual neglect. The speaker believes the overseer will “walk with conviction” and change his thinking. The exhortation is simple: “tell people about your Jesus man”.
This unwavering approach contrasts sharply with the spiritual apathy or “busyness” that can numb intimacy and quiet conviction, leading believers to forget the weight of eternity [Conversation History]. The truly awakened believer carries the fire and presence of God everywhere they go, prioritizing the mission to reach the lost [Conversation History].
SEO Summary Statement: Uncompromising evangelism is the essential duty of every Christian, prioritizing the urgency of sharing the gospel over personal comfort or fear of consequence (Todd White). Believers must be soldiers of Christ, ready to share their faith every waking hour, because every individual faces an eternal destiny in heaven or hell. Confronting spiritual apathy, even among fellow Christians who hinder the mission, is necessary, as witnessing often leads to immediate healing, heartfelt repentance, and spiritual transformation.