Send Me. But How?Ps Candice Chicken | Thrive Church Jesus’ final words to His disciples were simple yet powerful: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone” (Mark 16:15). Many of us love the idea of being sent, but when it comes to sharing our faith, fear, uncertainty, and past experiences can leave us asking: “Send me… but how?” In this encouraging and practical message, Ps Candice Chicken unpacks the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and reveals a simple, authentic framework for sharing the Gospel without pressure, fear, or having all the answers. In this message: Why Jesus’ command to “go” still applies to us today How fear often stops us from sharing our faith Why guilt, shame, and scare tactics are not God’s method The life-changing encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman How God uses ordinary people and ordinary stories A simple framework for sharing your faith with confidence The Framework: Encounter • Share • Invite • Trust 1. Encounter Jesus Mission begins with a personal encounter with Christ. We cannot give away what we have not experienced ourselves. An encounter with Jesus brings forgiveness, purpose, freedom, peace, healing, and transformation. 2. Share Your Story Like the Samaritan woman, we don’t need to have all the answers. We simply share what Jesus has done in our lives. Your testimony is powerful because it is personal, authentic, and uniquely yours. A helpful way to tell your story: What was your life like before Jesus? How did you encounter Him? What has changed since? 3. Invite Others The Samaritan woman’s message was simple: “Come and see.” Our role is not to convince people but to invite them to experience Jesus for themselves. A simple invitation can change someone’s eternity. 4. Trust God We cannot change hearts—only God can. Our responsibility is to share, invite, and trust the Holy Spirit to draw people, heal lives, soften hearts, and reveal Jesus. Key Takeaway Sharing your faith doesn’t have to be complicated, scripted, or intimidating. It starts with an encounter with Jesus, flows through your personal story, extends through an invitation, and rests in trusting God to do what only He can do. Quote from the Message “Our responsibility is not to save people—that is Christ’s work. Our responsibility is to tell what Jesus has done and invite others to come and see.” Scripture References Mark 16:15 John 4:1–42 John 4:29 John 4:42 Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to say once again: “Lord, send me.” ⛪ Thrive Church Helping people move towards Jesus. 📍 Visit us at one of our campuses 🌐 Website: https://www.thrivechurch.co.za 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivechurchsa 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivechurchsa 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivechurchsa 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode ⭐ Rate & review to help others discover the podcast 📲 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement Thanks for listening!
