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“Come Go With Me” – Empowering The Church Member to Share Jesus

Brother Ben Little has been ministering to congregations in Benoni, South Africa, empowering them to share Jesus with their young people and local communities.

Ben Little
Benoni, South Africa
WBS Board Member

I will never forget the first time I was asked to accompany a preacher to a home Bible study. I was initially nervous and excited at the same time – nervous in part because what if I was asked to say something or answer a question that I could not answer? I was excited to “learn the ropes,” as it were, from a seasoned evangelist. He simply asked me to accompany him, with no pressure. I had no idea that I would enjoy it so much. The indelible impact of going on these home visits and Bible studies has remained with me for my entire life and has only increased over time.

Why Evangelism Matters

Evangelism reminds us that life is temporary, but eternity is forever. Every person we meet has an eternal destiny and God has chosen the church to be the pillar and ground of the Truth and to make known the manifold wisdom of God (Ephesians 3:10).

Luke 15:7 tells us there is great rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents. Evangelism is not just about duty; it’s about delight—ours and God’s. In Matthew 4:19 Jesus, the Son of God invites Simon Peter and Andrew: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” This may be restated as, “Come go with me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Please allow me to use some “homiletic license” as we explore the passage of Scripture (Acts 16:3a) where Paul takes a young Timothy along on his travels, preaching the Gospel from city to city. The text simply says, “Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him.” I have thought deeply about this passage for a very long time and have often wondered how that conversation must have played out. It is obvious that Paul saw something in Timothy in addition to the good reports that he had heard (Acts 16:1-2). How did this dynamic apostle convince a timid disciple to “come go with me”? Was Paul his usual forceful self and just simply refused to take “no” for an answer? Or did he use gentle persuasion to convince his newfound protégé that he could make a difference in the world by following in the footsteps of his new mentor?

Regardless of how the conversation went, we know the outcome – Paul was successful in getting Timothy to go along with him to take the Gospel to the world. This was one of the hallmarks of Paul’s life, his ability to take co-workers along with him to maximize their collective efforts to spread the Gospel, to the glory of God. In Romans 16:21-23, Paul ends his epistle with final greetings from the following companions. Notice the variety of relationships.

Timothy: Paul’s fellow worker.

Lucius: A kinsman of Paul.

Jason: A kinsman of Paul.

Sosipater: A kinsman of Paul.

Tertius: The one who wrote the letter (Paul’s scribe).

Gaius: Paul’s host and the host of the church.

Erastus: The city treasurer.

Quartus: A brother in Christ.

Practical Steps

Life is relational – we share life with others, and by showing genuine care and interest, we create opportunities for the Gospel to be shared. Brother Tex Williams once shared how during his early years of missionary work in South Africa, after struggling for two years to convert anyone, he noticed that his neighbor was busy building his house. Brother Williams told this story one time at a lectureship [Benoni 1983], about how he shared the Gospel while helping Dr. Ian Fair complete his house. One day, Brother Fair said, “As soon as we get this roof done, we can go down and you can tell me more about what you have been telling me.” Not long after that, Ian and June Fair were baptized, and thus began a quest to reach an entire family which would resonate down several generations later and continues to resonate both in the US, South Africa and other parts of the world. Several preachers, elders and ministers would come from this sowing of the seed.

Be Ready to Share: Be prepared to explain the Gospel simply and clearly (1 Peter 3:15).

Pray for Opportunities: Ask God to open doors for you to share His message of love – The Gospel! “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best [possible] use of the time” (Colossians 4:5).

Challenges and Encouragement

Yes, evangelism can be challenging. Not everyone will respond positively. But remember, our role is to sow the seed. God provides the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6). Success is not measured by the number of converts but by our faithfulness in regularly sharing the Gospel. How will you respond to the clarion call to, “Come go with me?”

Henry Crocker authored this poem: [adapted]

“Give us a watchword for the hour,
a thrilling word, a word of power

A battle cry, a flaming breath,
that calls to conquest or to death

A word to rouse the church from rest,
to meet the Master’s high behest

The call is given, army of God arise!
Our watchword is Evangelize!

The glad tidings of the Gospel now proclaim,
Through all the earth in Jesus’ Name.

This word is ringing through the skies,
Evangelize, Evangelize!

To dying men, a fallen race,
make known the gift of Gospel grace

The world that now in darkness lies,
Evangelize, Evangelize”

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