Sharing Jesus Isn’t About You—It’s the Holy Spirit’s Work

Do you ever get nervous about sharing Jesus?

You know that sharing Jesus is part of your calling as a Christian, but just thinking about it makes your heart race. Thoughts flood in, “What if I say the wrong thing? What if it gets awkward, or worse, offensive?” You might even worry that sharing Jesus means coming across as pushy or forceful. It's like you're carrying someone else's salvation's weight on your shoulders.

But here’s the truth: sharing Jesus isn’t something you do alone. You’re not the hero of the story — the Holy Spirit is.

Evangelism isn’t about a single moment or decision. It’s about the transformation of someone’s heart, mind, and soul. And guess what? Transformation is the Holy Spirit’s work.

People don’t need your perfect words, they need a new heart.

The Holy Spirit is in the business of changing hearts. In Ezekiel 36:26–27, God promises to give people “a new heart and put a new spirit” within them.

That’s not something we can do on our own. But when you step out and share Jesus in partnership with the Holy Spirit, He moves in that person’s heart, doing what only He can do.

That means the responsibility for changing hearts doesn’t rest on you. Your role is simply to be obedient and share the message.

So, how can you learn to rely on the Holy Spirit’s power rather than your own strength? Here are three simple ways:

1. Pray for a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:26 reminds us that “the Spirit helps us in our weakness.” Before you share Jesus with someone, ask the Holy Spirit to help you trust Him. Pray for guidance and confidence, not in yourself, but in His ability to work through you.

2. Step out in obedience

Share Jesus, even if it’s scary. Step out, not in your own confidence, but with faith that the Holy Spirit is sending you. John 14:26 tells us that “the Holy Spirit will teach and remind us of everything we need to say.” Trust that He will equip you in the moment.

3. Pray over the seed

After you’ve shared, pray that the Holy Spirit will nurture the seed you’ve planted.
Pray that His words will stay in their heart and mind. Ask Him to keep moving in their life, drawing them closer to Jesus.

Imagine what sharing your faith could look like, knowing it’s not up to you to change hearts. Isn’t that a much more liberating approach to evangelism?

The weight of sharing Jesus doesn’t rest on your shoulders alone. The Holy Spirit is your Helper–guiding, equipping, and working through you. Your only job is to show up and let the Holy Spirit do His thing.