A staggering statistic

This evening on the radio I heard that 7 out of 9 Christians have never shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with anyone.

Not a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member -- let alone a stranger.

So what holds back the majority of believers from telling others about their Savior?  Why are we so quick to talk about our job, our latest vacation, our aches and pains, but so reluctant to talk about the Son of God who came to pay the penalty for our sins so he could present us as acceptable before a perfect and Holy God?

If we truly believe that we have the Good News that brings light and life -- eternal light and eternal life -- how can we withhold that lifesaving news from anyone who is in peril of death and eternal damnation?

I know there have been many times when I had the opportunity to share my faith, but I hesitated and the moment was lost.  Other times I can recall feeling either comfortable enough (not feeling comfortable is never an excuse to stay silent about Jesus) or bold enough to give an answer for the confidence and hope that I have in Christ Jesus.

When I consider that staggering statistic, 7 out of 9, I hope that I will be able to be counted as one of the two believers who shared the Gospel with those who needed to hear it, rather than one of the seven who remained silent, for whatever reason.

Hell is real and God is Holy.  He cannot tolerate anything less than holiness; even the tiniest bit of sin is detestable in His sight.  Only men and women who have been washed clean of sin by the sacrificial blood of Jesus will be able to enter into the eternal presence of the sovereign and righteous God of the Universe. 

It's time to speak up and not keep silent -- the life, the eternal soul of millions of people and also quite possibly of someone you know and love is at stake.