The WHY, the WHO and the WHAT are meaningless without the WHEN!
When preparing to go into the harvest to share the gospel there are four questions to consider: (1) WHY should I share the gospel? (2) WHO should I share with? (3) WHAT should I say? and finally (4) WHEN will I do it? Let's look at each of these separately. The WHY the WHO and the WHAT mean nothing without the question; "WHEN will I do it?"
Making Time On My Calendar
One of the biggest obstacles against making disciples is the busy-ness of our lives. Nothing will change without a commitment. Jesus said "Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."
A "WHEN?" ACTIVITY - Finding out what the Lord wants.
Take some time to pray, and listen. Ask the LORD how He wants you to order your life and your calendar to come into alignment with His plan for you...Psa 37:23 ESV The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way;
A "WHEN?" ACTIVITY - Pray, Share, Train, Gather
Schedule time to (1) pray for your oikos (2) share the gospel (3) train another (4) team up with others who are going into the harvest for encouragement and accountability around these commitments
GO TO: (1) WHYshould I share the gospel? (2) WHOshould I share with? (3) WHATshould I say? and finally