My willingness to speak of Jesus arises from my delight in Jesus. And loving Jesus also counters perhaps our main impediment to evangelism which is what the Bible calls 'the fear of man' - our desire for approval and our fear of rejection. A passion for Jesus means that he matters more to us than other people. His opinion is the one that counts.
Loving Jesus is not a technique. Do not even think about how you can communicate a passion for Jesus to others. Be passionate about him. Meditate on him until he captures your heart afresh.
Everyday Church, p109
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