You Don’t Need to Have the Perfect Words — Sharing Jesus From the Heart (Part 5 of 5)

An Invitation Into Luke 10 Living: Share Jesus From the Heart

Before I ever introduce someone to a program, an event, or even a church, I almost always do something more natural first — I introduce them to a person.

For example, when I talk about my husband, I don’t start with a résumé. I don’t list his accomplishments or explain why he’s objectively impressive. I share what it’s been like to know him. I talk about his faithfulness, his steadiness, the way decades of relationship have shaped my life. I might tell a small story — something simple but real. And almost without fail, something shifts. People lean in. They smile. They grow curious. Eventually someone says, “I think I need to meet him.”

That’s what a genuine relationship does. It doesn’t pressure — it invites. It doesn’t convince — it awakens desire.

And I wonder how often we forget that this is exactly how Jesus intended to be shared.

Friend, Jesus was never meant to be introduced as a program someone should attend, a building someone should visit, or a system someone should adopt. He is a living Person — One we know, love, walk with, and are shaped by over time. When we speak about Him the way we speak about someone we deeply love and trust, something changes. Curiosity replaces resistance. Fear softens. The heart opens.

This is the heart of Luke 10 living. Jesus doesn’t tell His followers to market Him. He invites them to carry His peace, stay present, love people well — and then, when the time is right, to simply say, “The Kingdom of God is near you.”

Which leads us to this important truth:

You’re Not Afraid of Jesus — You’re Afraid of Doing It Wrong

If you’re honest, this might be the part you’ve quietly worried about the most.

Not because you don’t love Jesus.
Not because you don’t care deeply about people.
But because somewhere along the way, sharing the Gospel started to feel like something you could mess up.

You may have replayed conversations in your head, wondering when the right moment would come — or whether you’d even recognize it if it did. You’ve likely felt the tension between wanting to be faithful and not wanting to be forceful. Wanting to speak… but not wanting to damage the relationship you’ve been carefully nurturing.

If that’s you, pause for a moment and breathe. Here’s why: Jesus never asked His followers to have perfect words. He invited them to have willing hearts. Is your heart willing?

In Luke 10, sharing the good news doesn’t begin with a speech. It begins with presence. With blessing. With relationship. With meeting needs. And when those things come first, sharing Jesus becomes less about performance and more about honesty. Less about pressure and more about love.

This final step of Luke-10-Living isn’t about getting it “right.” It’s about recognizing when love has prepared the way — and gently pointing to the One who has been there all along.

Sharing the Gospel Is Meant to Be Natural — Not Intimidating

Sharing the Gospel is often the part believers feel most intimidated by — yet it was never meant to feel forced or awkward. When the first three steps have been practiced — blessing, relationship, and meeting needs — sharing Jesus becomes a response to what God is already doing.

It becomes less like confrontation and more like invitation. Less like obligation and more like overflow.

The Gospel Flows Best Through Relationships, Not Scripts

People rarely come to Christ because they lost an argument. But they often come to Christ because they watched a believer love them with patience, consistency, gentleness, and conviction.

When trust is built, questions rise.
When needs are met, hearts soften.
When peace is present, defenses lower.

Peter captures this posture beautifully: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” — 1 Peter 3:15

Gentleness. Respect. Hope. Relationship. This is the posture of the Gospel.

You Don’t Have to Preach — You Just Have to Point

Many believers assume sharing Jesus means delivering a polished message. But most often, it looks like sharing a piece of your story:

“Here’s how God met me in my pain.”
“Here’s what Jesus healed in my heart.”
“Here’s why I have peace I didn’t used to have.”
“Here’s how God has been faithful to me.”

Revelation 12:11 reminds us: “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.”

Yes! Your testimony isn’t small. It’s a doorway for someone else’s freedom. And you never know which part of your story might become a lifeline for someone quietly drowning in their own.

The Holy Spirit Leads the Moment — You Don’t Have To

Jesus told His disciples: “Do not worry about what to say… for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” — Luke 12:12

That promise isn’t just for preachers — it’s for every believer. When the moment comes — whether in a quiet conversation, a hospital room, a coffee shop, a crisis, or a late-night phone call — the Holy Spirit will guide your words.

He knows what their heart needs. He knows how to speak through you. He knows how to draw them to Jesus.

Your role is simply to say yes.

The Gospel Is an Invitation, Not a Pressure

Jesus never forced people into the Kingdom — He invited them. He spoke truth with love, clarity, and compassion. Even Scripture reminds us:

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” — John 3:17

So we approach people not with pressure, but with hope. Not with superiority, but with humility. Not with fear, but with love.

The Gospel is not bad news we reluctantly share. It is the best news we joyfully offer. You Plant — God Grows. In fact, one of the most freeing truths Jesus teaches is this: You are not responsible for the outcome — only the obedience. Paul said it clearly: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6

You may plant a seed. Someone else may water it. God will make it grow. And Heaven celebrates every role!

When Love Has Prepared the Way, Jesus Is Easy to Talk About

After blessing… after a relationship… after meeting needs… Talking about Jesus becomes the most natural next step.

Your words are not a disruption. They are a continuation — a bridge — a holy moment where Jesus becomes visible through your voice. This is what it means to live the Luke 10 lifestyle.

A Gentle Invitation to Practice This Week

As we close this Luke-10-Living journey, here’s a simple invitation — not pressure, just practice. This week, ask the Lord one quiet question: “Jesus, where have You already prepared the way?”

Pay attention to conversations that linger. Moments where trust is already present. Situations where love has already softened the ground.

Friend, You don’t need a script. You don’t need perfect timing. You don’t need all the answers. You just need to be willing — to listen, to love, and when the moment comes, to gently point to Jesus.

A Prayer as We Practice Sharing Jesus With Others

Lord, give us courage wrapped in compassion. Make us bold but never harsh, confident but never forceful. Open doors for conversations that reveal Jesus naturally and beautifully. Give us words that heal, stories that resonate, and timing that aligns with Your heart. Use our lives as invitations into Your Kingdom. Amen.

Grace and Peace, 

Paola