Sadly, we are all like Jonah. We tend to run from every opportunity, want what’s best for ourselves, and live a life lacking in gratitude toward God. Why? Because we are spoiled, and we worry what others may do or think if we were to take God’s loving message to our friends. It’s our job to represent Jesus to those who are suffering, though. You have probably heard the saying, “You may be the only Jesus someone ever meets.” In a world so full of sin and nastiness and uncommitted church attenders, there is a sea of people drowning in sin and despair. You may be the only person with a life preserver to come their way. So the question remains: Will you throw the life preserver to them, or will you keep it for yourself out of fear and walk away?

• Has God ever led you to share your faith and you didn’t do it? Write the story below.