This week on The Journey, we welcome Mitch Lucky to the show to help us explore the reality of being a witness for Christ outside the church walls, particularly in secular workplaces where people knew us before our transformation in Christ. Mitch shared his compelling story of how God has used his past struggles and current faithfulness to open doors for ministry among coworkers who watched him change. There’s a tension between our desire to share Christ and our fear of being seen as hypocritical by those who knew us “before.” But ultimately, we were reminded that God calls us to faithful obedience, allowing the fruit of the Spirit to speak louder than our words, and trusting that He will bring people to us in His perfect timing.

Takeaways:

* Let the fruit speak for itself - Rather than constantly defending our past or trying to prove we’ve changed, we should focus on living faithfully and allowing others to witness the transformation Christ has made in our lives through our daily actions and responses.

* Don’t give up, but trust God’s timing - While we should never stop loving and being available to those who need Christ, we must balance faithful witness with patient trust in the Holy Spirit’s work. Some seeds take years to grow, as evidenced by the grandmother who faithfully witnessed to her grandson for years before he finally came to faith.

* Step out of your comfort zone - God often uses our willingness to say “yes” to uncomfortable opportunities as the catalyst for Kingdom impact. Whether it’s sharing your testimony, leading a small group, or simply having a difficult conversation, obedience in discomfort often leads to divine appointments.

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