Daily Devo
Witness In Love
By: Lisa Boisvert
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Imagine its Valentine’s Day, and you are about to give the love of your life a one-of-a-kind, priceless gift. It took everything you had to purchase this gift, but it didn't matter, because you did it out of love. The excitement grows as you think of their reaction when they open it. To you, the cost was worth it because it's your gift of love.
Christ-followers are called to tell others about Jesus. When we witness to unbelievers, we are giving them a one-of-a-kind precious gift, but we must always do it in love. The gift was purchased with a price beyond measure, and we are offering it to someone free of charge. We should be excited to share the gift we've received with someone else!
Not long ago I was eating in a restaurant, and I overheard a man witnessing to someone at a nearby table. But what I heard made me cringe! I'm sure he meant well and believed he was fulfilling the Great Commission. So, why did I cringe? Because he wasn't sharing the gospel in love, he was speaking to the unbeliever with barely disguised contempt. I wasn't surprised when the non-believer put up a wall and rejected Jesus.
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1
As Christ follower's, we can't share His "Good News" the wrong way. We also can't view witnessing to others as a task... like we're checking off an item on our to-do list. We also shouldn't feel inadequate or ashamed when we share our precious gift. Instead, we must remember the price Jesus paid to purchase it, and how eternally valuable our gift is. Then, we must offer this gift from our heart and always do it in love. If the person we are talking to refuses, we must continue to show them love, not condemnation.
...stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Remember, we are spreading the good news! Witnessing to others isn't a burden, it's an act of love. If we view the great commission as a mundane task, chore, or burden, it will be noticeable. If you're feeling nervous or unsure of what to say, ask the Holy Spirit to help you.
Be intentional about offering God's extraordinary gift to a lost, dying world. Be joyful and excited when you share God's wonderful, precious gift. I know I am!