The Unfolding Gospel Story...of Your Life

In the beginning….

For believers, our salvation story often centers on the moment we first met Jesus—when God flooded into our lives and offered a fresh start. You might know where my relationship with God began, when He captured my heart at the “Say Yes Jamaica” festival. As Dad shared the Good News, I knew God was changing me. That divine encounter was just the beginning. God quickly led me to another moment of transformation in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica where He showed up powerfully. The Lord met me deeply—personally. It was as if Heaven had opened. I saw my sin and His holiness—and I crumpled under it. That was my Isaiah 6 moment. A burning coal of mercy touched me. I cried out, “Here am I. Send me.”  Those few days were the beginning of my new life!

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But my story was far from over! God has continued to reshape me, just like He’s shaping you—reclaiming our choices, redirecting our paths, redeeming even our resistance. All of that becomes beautiful when it testifies of God’s mercy…when it points the way to Life.

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In the early chapters of my new life in Christ, saying yes to God felt natural:

“Work with your dad in ministry?” Yes, of course.

“Marry Wendy?” Wow, yes!

“Serve together?” An obvious yes.

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There was a freshness in the joy of healing. I had a wonderful new life that made my past look grey by comparison. Every puzzle piece seemed to fit perfectly in the story God was writing.

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Then came the plot twist…

My family was saying it. My wife was saying it. My colleagues were all saying the same thing. And I thought they were crazy.

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It took me a while to admit that in reality, God was saying it:

“Now you’re going to be a preaching evangelist.”

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Me? Preach? I hated speaking in public. I dreaded preparing sermons. In high school, I gave one speech that wrecked me: sweat, stumbles, shame. On that night long ago, I had vowed I would never speak in front of a crowd again.So, for years I resisted. I pushed back, argued with friends and family—“Can’t you see I’m not cut out for this?” But deep inside, I had begun to realize: I wasn’t just resisting them. I was resisting God.

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In the midst of reading the story of Gideon, one verse hit me like lightning:

Judges 6:12 — “The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’”

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Gideon was hiding in fear. He hadn’t fought battles. Yet God addressed him as "mighty warrior," and I realized: God wasn’t speaking about Gideon’s past or Gideon’s ability—God was declaring His presence and His power for Gideon’s future.

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God doesn’t just call the equipped—He equips the called. He doesn’t ask for perfection—He asks for humility and willingness.

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The Shift to Surrender

I knew God was breaking down my resistance, but I kept telling Him, “I can’t do this. I won’t do this! I’m not a great speaker!” But God was saying, “That’s not the point. I’m not saying you’re a great speaker. Are you going to serve in this role as I have asked you to, or not?”

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At last, my resistance broke. I repented, got on my knees, and wept. “God, I’ll do whatever you ask me. Just to show me what to do next.” He showed me it was time to apologize to everyone I’d been pushing back against, and humble myself. To ask people for help getting started. It wasn’t grand, but it was freeing.

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The Reward

From that moment of obedience, my Gospel story shifted again. I didn’t become an amazing speaker. I still stumble sometimes, and I’m completely reliant on God to help me—every time! But I did become willing. And when I opened my mouth, God moved. He used my willing offering to impact people’s hearts and lives. He took simple obedience and turned it into miraculous Gospel encounters.

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The great reward has been getting to witness so many souls journeying from death to life. I get to watch God do miraculous things—things that make no sense to the world of logic. Even the feeblest of presenters, with simple willingness to do it, can trust that it’s enough. The Lord is more than sufficient to take your offering, your little mustard seed, and use it to move mountains.

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YOUR Story Is Still Being Written

I guessed my story wrong. The “I will never speak again” vow I made to myself…that’s what I really planned on! But it was not how God wrote it. Instead, He redirected my story. He transformed my resistance into surrender, my hesitation into confidence in the Lord’s strength. He has now taken someone who never planned to preach and used him to share the Gospel thousands of times across the globe.

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But here’s the most beautiful part: the story isn’t over yet. God continues to write chapters in my life, and I know He could surprise me again! I know He’s still writing your story, too.

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When you look back, I hope you don’t just see one moment of salvation. I hope you see chapters:The moment Jesus met you.

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The times He shaped your choices.

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The places He redeemed your resistance and redirected your path.

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Maybe He’s calling you to do something unexpected. Something that scares you. Something you’ve said “no” to, believing you’re unqualified. That’s a familiar page in God’s story—because He loves to take unlikely people and weave something beautiful through diligent obedience.

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Don’t wait until you feel perfect. Don’t wait until you’re fearless. Just be willing. Say, “Here am I. Send me.” Then step forward in faith, knowing: “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

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Not because of your power, but because of His.

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3 Truths I Learned About Calling

1. It’s not about what I bring—it's about Who sends me. Most people God used in the Bible didn’t feel ready.

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2. God can use weak vessels to carry strong messages. Your weakness may be the very thing God uses to show His power.

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3. The call of God often feels terrifying before it transforms us. Your story isn’t finished yet. Today’s resistance can become tomorrow’s testimony.

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3 Steps to Owning Your Evangelism Identity

1. Be Honest About Your Fear – Denial delays growth. I had to admit I was afraid of what God was asking me to do.

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2. Surrender the Outcome – When I repented and said, “I’ll do whatever You ask,” the pressure lifted. It was no longer about my performance.

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3. Go in the Strength You Have – Weak or not, skilled or not, willing is enough. When God is with you, He makes your “yes” powerful.