Summary: I received Jesus Christ when I was twelve years old. I was at a Christian summer camp for boys. One rainy night, Frank Chandler, my counselor, sat me down and asked me about my expectations for eternity. “If you died tonight,” Frank asked me, “would you go to heaven or hell?” I sat quietly for a moment, a bit taken aback, and then said, “I’m going to hell.” Needless to say, it didn’t take long for me to accept Jesus Christ into my heart that very night. I think back on the night and my conversion often, especially when I hear people criticize this type of evangelism. We worry about not hurrying a person in his decision or not being too bold, and in some ways, I think it’s good to use common sense. But, I tell you, when the person is ready, just get to the point and help him or her settle the issue. Besides, God is the one doing the work, not us. Jesus said, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him…” [John 6:44] So don’t be afraid to deliberately reach out to your friends or share the Good News, even if they snicker. God will honor your desire to introduce your friends to His marvelous Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. This is Luis Palau.
