Sharing God’s Love in Creative Ways

By Amy Austin

Did you know that God calls all of us to be missionaries? That means sharing His love and the good news about Jesus with others! But we don't have to preach like a pastor or teach Bible lessons. God has given each of us special talents and gifts we can use to help others.  

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (NLT).* Ellen White, a Christian author, also said that God is waiting for everyone to do their part and work for Him in their own way.  

Imagine if everyone used their unique talents to share God’s love. Some might share Bible stories, help others in need, give out books about Jesus, or even tell others how God has helped them. If we’re willing to let God guide us, He will help us make a big difference, just as He did with the early Christians in the book of Acts.  

In Matthew 9:37, 38, Jesus said, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask Him to send more workers.” We are the workers Jesus is talking about, and He wants us to help others learn about Him.  

Read some of the “gifts” you can give to others and be a missionary for Jesus. Ask God to show you how you can use your special talents to serve Him.   

Being a missionary isn’t just important—it can also be fun and rewarding! How will you share God’s love today?  

This story is adapted for kids from the February 2025 issue of Adventist Review. Author Amy Austin is a wife, homeschool mom, ministry partner, and Jesus lover!

Welcome New Neighbors: Make a “welcome to the neighborhood” gift, such as fresh bread or cookies with a note and maybe your parents’ contact information.  

Celebrate by Giving: On your birthday, give small gifts or do kind things for others.  

Help the Homeless: Pack small bags with such things as snacks, socks, and a note about Jesus to give to homeless people.  

Prevent Fires: Collect batteries for smoke detectors to share with neighbors and keep their homes safe.  

Adopt a Shelter: Collect treats or small gifts to take to a homeless shelter or women’s shelter in your area.  

Visit Elderly Persons: Spend time with someone in a nursing home who doesn’t get many visitors. Sing songs or thank the staff for their hard work.  

Say “Thanks”: Fill small bags with treats, a book about Jesus, and a thank-you note. Give them to people in your community, such as mail carriers or firefighters.  

Provide Holiday Kindness: Invite someone over for Thanksgiving or take gifts to people working on Christmas morning.  

Perform Random Acts of Kindness: On February 17, do something kind for someone else without expecting anything in return. Pay for someone’s groceries, buy the fast-food order for the car behind you, or make a little gift or card to brighten someone’s day. 

Donate Pajamas: Give new pajamas to children in foster care.  

Pray With Neighbors: With an adult, knock on doors in your neighborhood and ask if you can pray for people. Share a small book about Jesus with them.  

Share Flowers: Take flowers to someone to brighten their day.  

Cheer Up Patients: Ask your local hospital if you can bring joy to patients by visiting or sharing gifts.