We are thrilled when we have the opportunity to share the love of God with someone who doesn’t yet know Him. We are excited when we have the chance to speak God’s word. This can only be done under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Yet our prayer needs to be that a person’s heart is in the right place. With the sower in Matthew 13:3-8 the Word does not thrive in rocky or thorny places.
Some people’s hearts are far from God and they will not even register what we say to them. At that time we can only pray that there will be a softening of their hearts. Maybe someone else will give them the words of life at on a future occasion. Only at the correct time will God’s word have power. Others may have hearts which have become tender. As it is said ‘They are near to the kingdom of God.’ The right word will touch their hearts at just the right time and it may be that we are the person privileged to give that word.
It doesn’t matter who is speaking when a person’s heart is reached. The most important thing is that another soul comes to Christ. We are of no importance, only to be used by God. We can pray that we say nothing to draw attention to ourselves, or give a word that does harm. We are merely messengers and channels of blessing. May the Holy Spirit be our guide.