Tell the story. Your story. However remarkable or unremarkable it may seem. However tame or messy. However ordinary or exotic. Just tell it. Because it’s not just your story; it’s also Jesus’ story. And the story of whoever else happened to be involved. And it even has the potential to become part of your hearers’ story. Your story is so much bigger than you.
Such stories are worth telling and retelling because they spark imagination in cold and dark souls. If it could happen to you, then it could happen to anyone. And one day some hopeless anyone will need to hear a real-world reason to hope.
There may be follow-up questions. You ought to expect them, but don’t bother trying to anticipate them. You never know what someone is going to ask. So don’t be flustered if you don’t have a solid response. Certainly don’t feel any pressure to make something up. An honest “I don’t know “is as fine of an answer as any.
