ENC Campus Director Amanda McBride teaches on walking with God on mission.
The podcast discusses the importance of not just knowing about Jesus but truly walking with Him in a relationship. Amanda emphasizes the vibrant aspect of Christianity, highlighting Pastor Seth’s message from Psalm 1, which encourages believers to delight in their walk with the Lord and commit to memorizing scripture to truly integrate it into their lives.
Amanda dives into Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost, utilizing scripture from Luke 19:10 and 2 Corinthians. She asserts that being a follower of Christ means participating in this mission and becoming ambassadors for the gospel, urging listeners to recognize their role in sharing the good news with those who are distant from God.
The episode addresses common fears and insecurities that prevent believers from sharing their faith. Amanda shares her own struggles with fear of rejection and inadequacy, encouraging listeners that growing in love for God and others helps mitigate those fears. She notes that true growth happens by moving through, not around, our fears.
The podcast highlights three practical steps to engage in God’s mission: making invitations, being open to inconvenience, and persistent intercession. Amanda emphasizes that sharing faith doesn't require expertise but a simple invitation and being available to God's leading, while also encouraging regular prayer for those who don’t know Christ.
Amanda encourages listeners to actively engage in inviting someone to discover Christ through a personal example involving writing down a friend’s name and committing to pray for them. Additionally, she invites anyone not yet a Christian to consider accepting Christ into their life, reflecting on the transformative power of salvation.