John 4:27-30

John 4:27-30 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  When we talk about evangelism, most of us picture engaging speakers who seem to know the answer to every single question.  I listen to a lot of Ravi Zacharias, a tremendously engaging speaker who seems to have no fear and an endless knowledge of how to respond to every skeptic.  I wish I had such mastery of the faith.
  Here, this woman goes forth not with certainty, but with a question.  Later, we'll find out that she's tremendously effective with this question.  She doesn't go to the people with a firm knowledge of exactly who Jesus is, but she's convinced that he's something extraordinary and that he is worth exploring on their own.  Intrigued by her witness, they go to experience him for themselves.
  This is our responsibility.  The salvation of others doesn't depend on the cleverness of our words -- but rather it depends on their experience of the person and presence of Jesus Christ.  If we can capture their attention and convince them that he is worth investigating, we can depend on the Holy Spirit to engage their hearts and minds.  It is Christ who saves, not us.
  So may we be transformed, and may we be invitational, inviting others to come and experience the one with infinite love and mercy.