This is Your Calling | Week 3 | August 27th, 2023
You have no idea how one conversation, one word of encouragement, or one expression of love might change someone’s life.
influencer (n): an individual who has the power to affect purchase decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, or relationship with their audience.
“You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
– Matthew 5:13-16 NIV
True and lasting influence always starts with people before platform.
The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.”
– John 4:9-10 NLT
Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again …
– John 4:13-14 NLT
“Go and get your husband,” Jesus told her. “I don’t have a husband,” the woman replied. Jesus said, “You’re right! You don’t have a husband—for you have had five husbands, and you aren’t even married to the man you’re living with now. You certainly spoke the truth!” “Sir,” the woman said, “you must be a prophet.”
– John 4:16-19 NLT
The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?” So the people came streaming from the village to see him.
– John 4:28-30 NLT
You don’t have to have your life all together to influence someone for Christ!
Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, “He told me everything I ever did!” When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay in their village. So he stayed for two days, long enough for many more to hear his message and believe.
– John 4:39-41 NLT
How to be an effective Inviter:
1. Never say no for anyone
2. Put yourself in the shoes of the person you are inviting
3. Invitation is a process, not a one-time event
4. Be creative in what you invite them to
5. Keep your heart right and pray bold prayers