Having a part in leading a friend or acquaintance to faith in Jesus Christ is exciting. But actually praying with someone who wants to make that decision is even more thrilling. Yet I’ve seen Christians lead someone to the point of decision and panic.  

I was on a flight from Budapest to London. A Christian woman sitting in the row in front of us stood up, turned around, and said, “I’ve been talking to this Hungarian lady, and I think she’s ready to be converted. But I don’t know how to do it. Would you help me?” Here was a sharp British Christian woman. I told her, “I’ve been listening to what you’ve been saying and you’ve done a terrific job.” But she felt afraid of doing something wrong when it came time to pray with someone ready to receive Christ.

I agreed to talk with the Hungarian businesswoman. “Did you understand what this lady told you?” “Yes.” “Are you ready to open up the door of your life to Christ?” “Yes.”  At that, I asked the British Christian woman to lead her in a prayer of decision. At first she hesitated. Then she turned to the other woman, put her arm around her, and for the first time led someone to Jesus Christ. On an airplane!

I challenge you to pray: “Lord, I want that experience. I want to know what it is to lead someone to Jesus Christ.”  He will use you. Believe me!      

This is Luis Palau.