Conversations That Point To Jesus
Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church
January 11th Sermon, Day 5
Every conversation is an opportunity. Not just to be heard or to win a point, but to reflect the character of Jesus to someone who needs to see him. This transforms everything about how we engage with others, especially when the topics are difficult or the stakes feel high.
When Jesus stays central to our conversations, humility can reign instead of pride. When we remember that our ultimate goal isn't to prove ourselves but to point others toward him, our entire approach changes. We can be kind and courageous at the same time. We can hold convictions without hostility. We can speak truth without fear because we know who we are in Christ.
Here's a powerful question to ask yourself before and during every difficult conversation: "Would my tone make someone curious about Jesus, or would it make them push him away?" This isn't about being fake or hiding your true feelings. It's about letting your security in Christ shape how you engage with others. You don't have to fight for your worth in every conversation. You don't have to prove yourself or dominate others to feel valuable. Your worth was settled at the cross. This freedom allows you to listen more, judge less, and love better.
Remember, before you're opponents, you're people. Before you're debaters, you're neighbors. Before you are right or wrong, you're both created in God's image. When you approach conversations with this perspective, even the most challenging discussions can become opportunities to reflect Jesus' love and draw others toward him rather than pushing them away. Let every conversation be a chance to show the world what Jesus looks like in action.
Bible Verse
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. - Ephesians 2:19, 2:21-22
Reflection Question
In your next difficult conversation, how can you intentionally reflect Jesus' character in a way that might make the other person curious about him?
Quote Would my tone make someone curious about Jesus? Or would it make them push him away?
Prayer
Jesus, help me to see every conversation as an opportunity to reflect Your love and character. Give me the wisdom to speak truth with kindness and to hold my convictions with humility. May my words and tone draw others toward You, not push them away. Amen.
