Even on RUclips I sometimes regret leaving a comment even when I leave a nice comment someone will come back with a hateful comment about it. It is very sad how much hate this world has.
@@muppetonmeds People have gotten so mean with comments or it's been that way? I feel like it's the birth pains he talks about in the end times. Contracting, then released. More often.
thats why sharing the gospel up front may be hard. because if people cant relate to what you are saying? they may hev a rough time relating to it, and there after belive it. if you have something to show that they cant deny as they see it happening infront of them? they may find a an easier time being able to belive it
@@LivingWaters It's sad but no one can change someone that believes this way because they are not thinking about tomorrow or 10 years from now that actually goes pretty darn fast, they are only thinking about themselves and how much excitement I can give myself today no matter weather it's good or bad . People don't want to believe that there will be judgement on them when it's their turn ,they just don't think about it at all to be honest MOST DON'T ! We all are sinners and it is hard to not keep your brain from thinking sinning thoughts every single day ,I have believed in the Lord since I can remember and I know that I have prayed every night as a child and now still as an adult . I have tried my whole life to change the way I think as far as the things that are bad and I know there bad ,that is what discourages me and so I am sure the majority of the people on this planet is feeling the same way I can only pray and pray and ask for his mercy in all my imperfections . I do know for a fact and my Lord knows too that I love him with all my heart and soul . I do have a question I have always wanted to ask , what do you think of all the NDE'S that are all pretty much saying what they have witnessed and they have all been 90% the same NDE'S and have you really dove into an watched peoples account's??
@@LivingWatersRay, sometimes it's helpful for us to see that things don't always go well. I've had days like that, too, and knowing that we have a great leader in the faith who doesn't quit is an inspiration. Thank you.! 😊
I am a teenage girl, and I can feel the Holy Spirit drawing me more and more to want to preach his word to everyone. This helped me remember that sharing the gospel wont be easy, and it wont always go well, but we should just shake the dust off our feet and move on. Thank you so much for not deleting these interviews, Ray Comfort! God bless you.
That is so great that you feel the call to witness to others at such a young age! I prayed for you that God will work in you and through you for His kingdom. And that He would grant you joy unspeakable and peace beyond understanding in Him. Take care ❤
You can witness sister! Do it!!! But God says only men can preach. He knows better than us mortal humans. Trust in Him, and He WILL use you for The Kingdom!
Just be lead by Him, remain steadfast in His Word and be faithful to prayer. He will guide you 🙏🏼 Remember to seek Him first, love Him first and then do those things out of a love for Him 😊
@@connerrodriquez8092 Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This nothing to do with judgement, and everything to do with Lovingly explaining that a Savior took our judgement upon Himself.
Don't worry man. What we always must remember is that we are called to plant seeds of faith, not save people (that's God's job!). Whoever listens is responsible for how they respond. Always remember this verse! 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
I'm sad for these people but thank you for sharing Ray. It's easy to think it always goes well for you and that makes me nervous to evangelize but this gives me encouragement!
Yes it is very sad. But God can save anyone, if its his will, it's not too late for them, if it's his will before they die. So we just need to pray the seed Ray planted is watered, if it's his will. We all should be praying for them and everyone.
No, Ray, you did the right thing showing them. We all know not all witnessing attempts end successfully. It you showed 100 percent success people would stop believing your fine work. You are a good role model with good approaches for guys like me. As we know, being a believer is not easy, but it is worth it. Bless you for showing all.
I agree one hundred percent. 💯 You truly cannot save them all. But the good thing is you try. Because you care because you love people and you don't want to see them burn. God sees that. You are a good person doing God's good work. Thank you for all that you do. You have helped me a lot. You don't even know. God bless you.🙏❤️
@@ascendingspirit1976 So y'all are only witnessing so people don't go to Hell that God created, sends people to, and then turns his face away from? Sounds like a horrible and evil God.
@@mattd398 God doesn't send anyone to hell. Those people that end up there choose that. By refusing the sacrificial lamb. God doesn't want anyone to go to hell. He created hell originally for the fallen angels. He loves you so much that he sent his son to die. To be the sacrificial lamb to be the sacrifice to end all sacrifices.
@ascendingspirit1976 What a cop out. It's still God sending you there and turning his eye away from you. No loving parent would do that to their child. Worse, You make yourself into a God. Either God will heal our wounds and give us a new, fleshly heart or he won't. Choose one. If the former, then Universlal Restoration, if the latter, then heresy, which is modern bu the way. (Thanks to Lewis) Gee, I wonder how God will restore Sodom or give a new heart to the Israelites
Ray, these discouraging interviews actually encouraged me to not give up when things don't go well. Who knows, these people may hang on to this encounter and God may touch their hearts later. I'll never forget being at a flea market when I was younger, and a really strange looking man passed by me while i was looking at a table of books, and he looked me in the eyes and said," the Bible was the best book in the world, " i felt really happy and calm when he passed me. Even tho7gh he was very odd. The quick encounter left a mark on my life and here I am years later, a born again christian. Looking back I believe he may have been an angel. The point is, even these quick encounters could be the spark that gets them thinking about God and lead to repentance. Thank you for your work. 🙏
I had similar encounters before I was born again . I will never forget those Christians and they are etched on my mind forever. One instance (circa 1981) I was on an elevator and 2 christians asked me if I was Christian. I said, of course I am because I am a catholic and that makes me a Christian" It wasn't until after I understood the full gospel I saw how many times God was edging me to the good news through believers. .
What a beautiful story, whether it was an angel or just another kind person trying to be a light, especially to children. There’s no witnessing act too small. 🙏🏼
Dear Ray, thanks for sharing the gospel even when the encounter ends in a discouraging way. God keeps using your videos to regularly remind me of the glorious message of forgiveness through the sacrifice Jesus made for us. I am also encouraged by them to share the gospel boldly even when I am afraid of what others may say!
Ray, please KEEP this! As you say, sometimes it isn’t seemingly meant to happen. I learned a lot from you about maintaining my composure when rebuffed or argued with. You planted your seeds, it’s up to God now! Love you!
Thank you for sharing some of the ugly, time and emotionally consuming aspects of your work, Ray. I have long said to myself, while watching your videos, that I could not be as patient as you. Thank you, again!
These all happen … sometimes it’s heartbreaking, but our only part is sharing….he brings the harvest, we are Lord of the seed. Love all my fellow Evangelists. Keep preaching the Word!
Ray, you were definitely stirring Jack’s heart. It wasn’t just “respect”. He stayed because he knows you are right. He needs to ditch the friend that keeps pulling him away. His friend, the “observer” will continue to pull him away and be a negative influence. I pray his influence in Jack’s life ceases today! Many thanks for your ministry Ray. You are a true gift!
It is so important to show both sides. It encourages others to understand evangelism better. If we see the success stories only, it won't be an honest report on evangelical work. You are brave, and a true believer, who is not afraid to do the work you do. Bless you✝️🙏
Thank you, I am taking an evangelism class for Seminary and getting started is really hard for me. Seeing even "the pros" have rough days but still persist is encouraging. Please be praying I can be effective as I start going out.
I'm encouraged that you are in seminary and that God is raising up more laborers! An answered prayer for many of us! Praise God! We'll pray fo you 🙏✝️❤️
Bless you, Brother! right from the beginning of your Commitment to Serve Jesus, you are IMMENSELY Precious in your Service to Him! Time might make your service more valuable in Human Terms, but you are already Infinitely an Eternal Child of the One Eternal God!
And being a WOMAN who recognises god's Ultimate Truth without Compromise is even MORE Special! Love you, Sister! (But my admiration is minuscule compared to HIS!)
It's about the heart ❤ When we have surrendered to Christ and become born AGAIN and a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) then we have the Holy Spirit and part of the fruit of the Spirit is Agape Love (Galatians 5:22-23). After true conversion, it becomes "natural" (according to our new nature) to talk to others about Jesus. It's as natural for us true converts to think and talk about the centre and love of our life (i.e Jesus) as it is for grandparents to talk and share about their grandchildren, parents to think about and talk about their kids and girlfriends to talk about their boyfriends (and vice versa). The Holy Spirit also gives us words to use.
Ray, you’ve clearly hit on something sharing these kinds of interactions. This seems common for those who try to share their faith. It’s very helpful. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of these or even the extended versions of these interviews.
This blessed my heart in many ways. Part of it reminded me of when I was lost, and approached with the Gospel for the first time. I was trapped in Catholicism and tried with no success to find peace through my works. I never had one day of peace concerning my eternal destination. Praise the Lord. I finally responded to the Bublical trues of the Gospel. Thank you, Ray Comfort for every moment, you spend spreading the gospel!
RAY.....Your videos are the main reason I started growing closer to God and reading the bible more. I've always been a believer in Christ, but have never talked to others about Salvation. I'm 60 now and have recently started to teach a monthly youth Evening Bible study at my small Church here in Fritch Texas that shows how science, dinosaurs, and CREATION is Biblical!!! I am also teaching how evolution is a debunked theory at best!!! Your Evolution vs God video was AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing the Gospel/Truth!!!!!
Thanks so much for being so faithful Ray, and for sharing with us these hard talks. They represent most of the conversations most of us have. It’s getting worse. God is giving them over to a debased mind.
Ray, You did all u can do with these folks! God bless you. I did hospice for yrs and these types of folks didn’t do well at the end of life. May God have mercy on them.
Thanks Ray for not deleting this video, It was a great witness for the Lord. You showed your concern for those you spoke with and the love of Christ was shown! God Bless you!
Don´t end up deleting. This is what people are like when we talk about Jesus and Salvation. So difficult. It wears one out. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Pastor are you showing up at the same place...regularly..This reminds me of Siesta Beach ,Sarasota,FL...There are evangelist on one side and drum circle on the other...Where is the biggest crowd .They love the darkness more..Don't get discouraged...I love you brother
This video is exactly how all my friends are. Concrete, mocking, insulting, try to prove the intellectual is better than mine, call me dumb, brainwashed, some people respect me and some tear me down
Thanks for the scripture at the end Ray. Yesterday was a good day of witnessing, but today was the complete opposite. Being reminded that our labor is not in vain makes this day much better. God bless Ray.
I spent like 2 hours talking with my Islamic teacher, that was somewhat frustrating but also humbling and encouraging. I still gotta be strong, endure, patient and ultimately loving. Please pray for him and I, that would be great. Thanks guys!
God bless you Ray for what you do, it must be very difficult at times and it’s hard to hear people talking like that as we all want them to believe and be saved 🙏🏼 🥺
This is the video that we needed to keep on preaching. Thank you, Living Waters. Thank you, Ray. Thank you, Jesus. ❤ Joshua 1:9 AMPC Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
In my experience some encounters are easy and seem to flow so smoothly and then others are difficult just like these. But I keep sharing the gospel. Gotta keep sharing. We’re planting seeds. One plants one waters but God brings the increase.
"He forgives. I don't know why he just does." A genuine Christian understands the gospel. Amber said she was a Christian as a way to leave the interview.
Ray, the level of patience you have is mind blowing. Please dont delete this. It's so encouraging to us, your brothers and sisters in Christ. Ray, I pray the Lord bless and keep you. You're doing truly important work ❤
I'm glad you decided to share this. Many of us are watching and learning with you being our example. I applaud your efforts. And am impressed with your memory recall of scripture. Keep fighting the good fight. 👍🙂👍
This recently happened to me. I'm encouraged you shared this video! No encounter is wasted in the eyes of the Lord. When you share the Gospel, you are doing your part. It is our job to sow, it's God's job to convict!
I am praying that God blesses you a lot. I ask Father to give you and Sue good health. I am so glad that you never stop witnessing, even though you " get bucked off " so ti speak. Please pray for my precious daughter 🙏🏻 🌷🌹 Blessings
Thank you Ray❤ It is discouraging at times. Keep on keeping on. One of my favorite scriptures is: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!!! Praise You Lord Jesus ❤
We have no way of knowing how God will use the TRUTH that you spoke to these people. God’s Word will not return void. Thank you for your faithful obedience and for being a good example to the rest of us. You are a blessing. This video encourages me. It seems like I have more encounters like this than anything else. I often feel like I must have done something wrong. We wrestled not against flesh and blood, though it does feel like it sometimes. I’m praying for you and these people. Thank you again!
Now it's YOUR Turn to receive some extra Encouragement, Sister! Worldly Endings rarely tell the Whole Story! Who knows how many Souls were encouraged to last minute Repentances! ? If your aim was to Honour Jesus, then you yourself WILL also be Welcomed to the Kingdom with a "WELL DONE, Good & Faithful Servant (Sister)"
You do so much by witnessing the gospel of Jesus. Just your perseverance is amazing. Our Lord must be really pleased with you so don’t get discouraged. I listen to every one of your videos and they encourage me. I’ve been a believer all of my life but sometimes I get discouraged and listening to you helps me. God bless you Ray, your wife Sue and your family. You are making a difference!!!
I memorized this verse 1Cor 15:58 THIS morning with my children!! Goosebumps... Father God, please help me to do work that pleases You. Please bless Mr. Comfort for what he does. In Jesus' name, Amen.
That was awesome Ray. Knowing that happens to you gives hope for us that have tried and faced great opposition or just non-receptive individuals and kind of gave up. Jesus made no promises that it would be easy.
Thank you Ray for being faithful. We also will continue the work of ministry here in SC alongside you and all those who labor. Until He returns. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you, Ray, for ALL your loving work for so many not with the Lord. And for those of us with the Lord, still sending up a prayer of gratitude for you! You and others who teach in such ceaseless measure help and encourage us. Blessings to all. ✝️
Mr. Comfort your work should never be deleted. For we are to go out and preach the gospel to all creation. As you would say irrespectfull of their faith. Never stop Ray you changed me with love and passion and faith in Jesus. The cross is foolishness to those perishing but a gift from Christ that are saved
This was actually a very encouraging video because it helps prepare me for when people will eventually reject what I have to say. Not everyone will respond positively but that’s to be expected.
It's good that you showed these Ray! It shows that not every encounter may show when you evangelize to others. It's very encouraging to see you keep going despite the difficult people!
This is actually more encouraging than all the perfect ones. Our experiences are that most people don't care or are to distracted by the surroundings etc. Still its a joy to evangelize although I am always pretty nervous at first. Once we start it goes away and I pray a lot in my head for the right words etc.
Thanks for admitting that there are some "hard cases" out there that can leave us very discouraged at times. What's amazing to me is that so many people stopped long enough to engage in a conversation. Please don't delete this video! If we think we're going to win converts every time, we might be tempted to give up after interactions like those. I'm so grateful that our only responsibility is to tell people; the results are up to God.
Great stuff and im so proud of you Ray for doing this! We know there are only two kinds of reactions on the gospel - accept or reject; love or hate! Godspeed to you and your ministry!
That was great Ray. Back in your home country, New Zealand, I seem to have encounters like this very often. And they are discouraging. But I found that the more I tell people the Gospel, the more the fire within me grows. "Samsons was strong when he had his hair. Our strength is in Jesus and the Gospel. When we don't go out and share it, it's like getting our hair cut and losing that fire." Watching your vids also encourage and also teach me. Thank you.
Appreciate the work you do Ray! This reminds me when sharing the word of GOD with colleagues/friends and suprisingly its the Christians that mostly act and react like this. We start to get into arguments and I get very frustrated so I sometimes get discouraged. Glory to the LORD for you, it encourages me to keep going!☺
Thank you Ray for this. I have been talking to my Son Jon and he believes but he doesn’t believe that God will send people to hell. He ask some very tough questions.
Sure glad you kept these and shared with us, I just learned something. I was taught growing up Baptist, not where I stayed, that sin is sin. By listening to this I realize that I am aware, by my own search and reading of The Word, that "no other God's before me and Love your neighbor", are He greatest commands,, showing each sin is not the same, nor the same punishment, which you just taught me! Thanks for all the hours you put into with people and your devotion to The Lord❣😇🙏
Don't delete! This is very helpful. I think you were getting through to the last guy. It looked like he wanted to ask you some questions, it's unfortunate that his friend was there and was so pushy.
Well done for persevering Ray! You've no idea when or how those seeds you've shown will flourish. God will put other people in their lives to get their attention - you've done your job, now let God do the rest. You've no idea how following you for many years has influenced how I interact with any and every person I meet and the Are You a Good Person tracts have been a great conversation starter or something I can give someone who's 'in a rush'. May God continue to bless you in all that you continue to do 🙏
It will be amazing to find out how we have affected people by our words and actions. We are called to plant the seeds of life. When faced with open resistance like Ray faced in these clips, he did the best he could do by reacting with love and concern. Holy Spirit can take difficult situations like these and bring life from the words and actions that Ray displayed. We are the messengers, and we don't always know when we touch an individuals heart, or even know how we did it. Holy Spirit is the Gardener in this world, He brings seeds to life. God bless you Ray.
It’s good that you posted these encounters, Ray; I’m glad you did. It’s helpful for your audience to “meet” these people-even second hand-it aids us in praying for them. ❤
Thank you for sharing. This is what it is like witnessing in our neighbourhood in Australia. Hard ground everywhere and people pretty nonchalant about death. I was pretty sure that every encounter you had wasn't positive but it is encouraging for those of us who seem to hit rocks all the time that it is the same in America at times
Thank you Sister In Christ & Fellow Aussie! You are not alone! PTL! P.S. I'm becoming increasingly convinced that World-Wide Christian Ministry is becoming diluted because we are compromising our standing up for Genesis as Real HISTORY! Many Christians world-wide are tolerating Evolution as proven when Genesis CLEARLY states that God MIRACULOUSLY created everything in 6 Days (Which makes Evolution IMPOSSIBLE!) But if Christians don't highlight the MASSIVE amount of Evidence supporting Genesis, then we are compromising 2/3 of the Scriptures! If there wasn't a REAL 1st Adam, then what is the need for the 2nd Adam (i.e. Christ)??
God bless Jack.. he wanted to listen. That respect was the holy spirt. Thank you Ray as this encourages us all to keep going I get this impression everyday I’m glad I’m not alone xxx
Even though you were discouraged, we are encouraged. Just because each conversation didn’t seemingly go very well. It doesn’t mean seeds were not planted. It is encouraging to know that even the great evangelist Ray comfort can have some discouraging conversations at times. Thank you for sharing this video with us Ray.
I just got back from witnessing to a couple today and it did not go well. I was feeling so down and sad (inadequate) about it but then I came home and this video popped up again. Thank you Ray for posting!
Do not delete. This is encouraging to the rest of us.
ABSOLUTELY👍🏾✝️🤍💙🤍💙🎺🎺🎺
I agree, keep these videos. People need to see the truth.
Amen!
Amen!❤
Ray never had any intention of deleting this video. Think about it.
So I'm not the only one facing people like this. This actually makes me feel better. People can be really kinda mean.
Even on RUclips I sometimes regret leaving a comment even when I leave a nice comment someone will come back with a hateful comment about it. It is very sad how much hate this world has.
@@muppetonmeds People have gotten so mean with comments or it's been that way? I feel like it's the birth pains he talks about in the end times. Contracting, then released. More often.
thats why sharing the gospel up front may be hard. because if people cant relate to what you are saying? they may hev a rough time relating to it, and there after belive it. if you have something to show that they cant deny as they see it happening infront of them? they may find a an easier time being able to belive it
Their conscience is getting to them and rather face it they get angry because they want to be their own God.
Meanness comes from an wicked soul. Good news is that God can melt that hard heart.
I’m exhausted just watching it all. Don’t know how you do it Ray. You’re amazing.
I just watched it and was exhausted too. 🙂
@@LivingWaters It's sad but no one can change someone that believes this way because they are not thinking about tomorrow or 10 years from now that actually goes pretty darn fast, they are only thinking about themselves and how much excitement I can give myself today no matter weather it's good or bad . People don't want to believe that there will be judgement on them when it's their turn ,they just don't think about it at all to be honest MOST DON'T ! We all are sinners and it is hard to not keep your brain from thinking sinning thoughts every single day ,I have believed in the Lord since I can remember and I know that I have prayed every night as a child and now still as an adult . I have tried my whole life to change the way I think as far as the things that are bad and I know there bad ,that is what discourages me and so I am sure the majority of the people on this planet is feeling the same way I can only pray and pray and ask for his mercy in all my imperfections . I do know for a fact and my Lord knows too that I love him with all my heart and soul . I do have a question I have always wanted to ask , what do you think of all the NDE'S that are all pretty much saying what they have witnessed and they have all been 90% the same NDE'S and have you really dove into an watched peoples account's??
@@LivingWatersRay, sometimes it's helpful for us to see that things don't always go well. I've had days like that, too, and knowing that we have a great leader in the faith who doesn't quit is an inspiration. Thank you.! 😊
It's by the grace of God that the exhaustion is cleared by resting in Him.
👍🙏😇❤GOD IS GOOD FOREVER 🙏
You planted seeds. One plants, one waters, another reaps the harvest. You weren’t a failure. You were planting seeds.
Seed and the sower. Some seeds grow and mature. Others are burned by the sun, don't grow, get choked or get eaten by birds.
You mean… Paul planted Apollos watered but God made it grow. … it’s not our reward to claim.. it’s Gods
Just don’t plant your seeds Ray, your genes are not fit to pass on.
Amen 🕊️
Amen
I am a teenage girl, and I can feel the Holy Spirit drawing me more and more to want to preach his word to everyone. This helped me remember that sharing the gospel wont be easy, and it wont always go well, but we should just shake the dust off our feet and move on. Thank you so much for not deleting these interviews, Ray Comfort! God bless you.
That is so great that you feel the call to witness to others at such a young age! I prayed for you that God will work in you and through you for His kingdom. And that He would grant you joy unspeakable and peace beyond understanding in Him. Take care ❤
You can witness sister! Do it!!! But God says only men can preach. He knows better than us mortal humans. Trust in Him, and He WILL use you for The Kingdom!
@@time2see192 What scripture does it say only men can preach? I remember at least 4 female preachers mentioned in the Bible.
Just be lead by Him, remain steadfast in His Word and be faithful to prayer. He will guide you 🙏🏼 Remember to seek Him first, love Him first and then do those things out of a love for Him 😊
Thank you for the encouragement, everyone. I’m so glad and grateful to God that we have such a welcoming community! :)
But Ray, don't forget that *your* job isn't to save people, _your_ job is to plant the seed and let the Holy Spirit do _His_ job.
Why would you assume he doesn't know that?
We don’t save, don’t judge, don’t condemn etc… that’s ALL GODS job not ours.we are to share the gospel period. Leave the results up to the LORD.
@@ronbo30 are you just thinking out loud? Or is that for me or whoozerdaddy? For Ray?
@@theepicenter4106 just me 😊
@@ronbo30 actually, we are to judge.
This happens to me every time I try to explain the gospel
Satan knows he's doesn't have much time left don't he?
Maybe, you shouldn't try to tell people how to live their lives.
You can explain it one once. That should be enough. Just like we don't tell you how you should live your live. Stop being judgmental.
@@connerrodriquez8092 Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. This nothing to do with judgement, and everything to do with Lovingly explaining that a Savior took our judgement upon Himself.
Don't worry man. What we always must remember is that we are called to plant seeds of faith, not save people (that's God's job!). Whoever listens is responsible for how they respond.
Always remember this verse!
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
You tried Ray. Don't get discouraged. We all have a bad day, someday. Even on a bad day, you still inspire, Ray.
I'm sad for these people but thank you for sharing Ray. It's easy to think it always goes well for you and that makes me nervous to evangelize but this gives me encouragement!
Pray for them! Pray for all of us! Hope all is well your way. God Bless
Yes it is very sad. But God can save anyone, if its his will, it's not too late for them, if it's his will before they die. So we just need to pray the seed Ray planted is watered, if it's his will. We all should be praying for them and everyone.
No, Ray, you did the right thing showing them. We all know not all witnessing attempts end successfully. It you showed 100 percent success people would stop believing your fine work. You are a good role model with good approaches for guys like me. As we know, being a believer is not easy, but it is worth it. Bless you for showing all.
I agree one hundred percent. 💯 You truly cannot save them all. But the good thing is you try. Because you care because you love people and you don't want to see them burn. God sees that. You are a good person doing God's good work. Thank you for all that you do. You have helped me a lot. You don't even know. God bless you.🙏❤️
It doesn't mean he wasn't successful. Just because he doesn't see it right then.
@@ascendingspirit1976
So y'all are only witnessing so people don't go to Hell that God created, sends people to, and then turns his face away from? Sounds like a horrible and evil God.
@@mattd398 God doesn't send anyone to hell. Those people that end up there choose that. By refusing the sacrificial lamb. God doesn't want anyone to go to hell. He created hell originally for the fallen angels. He loves you so much that he sent his son to die. To be the sacrificial lamb to be the sacrifice to end all sacrifices.
@ascendingspirit1976
What a cop out. It's still God sending you there and turning his eye away from you. No loving parent would do that to their child. Worse, You make yourself into a God.
Either God will heal our wounds and give us a new, fleshly heart or he won't. Choose one. If the former, then Universlal Restoration, if the latter, then heresy, which is modern bu the way. (Thanks to Lewis)
Gee, I wonder how God will restore Sodom or give a new heart to the Israelites
Ray, these discouraging interviews actually encouraged me to not give up when things don't go well. Who knows, these people may hang on to this encounter and God may touch their hearts later. I'll never forget being at a flea market when I was younger, and a really strange looking man passed by me while i was looking at a table of books, and he looked me in the eyes and said," the Bible was the best book in the world, " i felt really happy and calm when he passed me. Even tho7gh he was very odd. The quick encounter left a mark on my life and here I am years later, a born again christian. Looking back I believe he may have been an angel. The point is, even these quick encounters could be the spark that gets them thinking about God and lead to repentance. Thank you for your work. 🙏
I had similar encounters before I was born again . I will never forget those Christians and they are etched on my mind forever. One instance (circa 1981) I was on an elevator and 2 christians asked me if I was Christian. I said, of course I am because I am a catholic and that makes me a Christian" It wasn't until after I understood the full gospel I saw how many times God was edging me to the good news through believers.
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Amen
Yes, I was just thinking 'he may have been an angel'. Or he was just someone like us, whom God used.
What a beautiful story, whether it was an angel or just another kind person trying to be a light, especially to children. There’s no witnessing act too small. 🙏🏼
If someone tried to convert you to their religion how would you react? @@rainerweishaupl1103
Dear Ray, thanks for sharing the gospel even when the encounter ends in a discouraging way. God keeps using your videos to regularly remind me of the glorious message of forgiveness through the sacrifice Jesus made for us. I am also encouraged by them to share the gospel boldly even when I am afraid of what others may say!
They won't ever get it until the very end .
They must "get it now." Lord Jesus said...you must be Born Again.
Even if they get it, they will be too prideful and still not accept JESUS!!!!
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Proverbs 16:18
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YOU DON'T MAKE SENSE, YOU ARE COMPARING A DOG TO A HUMAN!🤣🤣
Yeah, and by then it'll be too late! 🙏 for those guy's
Ray, please KEEP this! As you say, sometimes it isn’t seemingly meant to happen. I learned a lot from you about maintaining my composure when rebuffed or argued with. You planted your seeds, it’s up to God now! Love you!
I agree!
Thank you for sharing some of the ugly, time and emotionally consuming aspects of your work, Ray. I have long said to myself, while watching your videos, that I could not be as patient as you. Thank you, again!
Don't regret posting this, brother. It shows your determination and strength of character. Our father loves you and is proud of you.
Please consider keeping this one. Many people experience this more than the success stories.
And because many show us their success, when one fails they feel like something is wrong with them
please don't delete this ! we need to see these as well. this is the world we live in. God bless you Ray 💗
These all happen … sometimes it’s heartbreaking, but our only part is sharing….he brings the harvest, we are Lord of the seed. Love all my fellow Evangelists. Keep preaching the Word!
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What is a "Lord of the seed"?
Please don’t delete! It is actually encouraging for us to continue on !
Ray, you were definitely stirring Jack’s heart. It wasn’t just “respect”. He stayed because he knows you are right. He needs to ditch the friend that keeps pulling him away. His friend, the “observer” will continue to pull him away and be a negative influence. I pray his influence in Jack’s life ceases today! Many thanks for your ministry Ray. You are a true gift!
It is so important to show both sides. It encourages others to understand evangelism better. If we see the success stories only, it won't be an honest report on evangelical work. You are brave, and a true believer, who is not afraid to do the work you do. Bless you✝️🙏
Keeping these are an encouragement to all of us who go out an evangelize!!
This is what should be shown. Scripture already told us this would happen...this is only going to get worse
Thank you, I am taking an evangelism class for Seminary and getting started is really hard for me. Seeing even "the pros" have rough days but still persist is encouraging. Please be praying I can be effective as I start going out.
I'm encouraged that you are in seminary and that God is raising up more laborers! An answered prayer for many of us! Praise God! We'll pray fo you 🙏✝️❤️
Bless you, Brother! right from the beginning of your Commitment to Serve Jesus, you are IMMENSELY Precious in your Service to Him! Time might make your service more valuable in Human Terms, but you are already Infinitely an Eternal Child of the One Eternal God!
And being a WOMAN who recognises god's Ultimate Truth without Compromise is even MORE Special! Love you, Sister! (But my admiration is minuscule compared to HIS!)
It's about the heart ❤
When we have surrendered to Christ and become born AGAIN and a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) then we have the Holy Spirit and part of the fruit of the Spirit is Agape Love (Galatians 5:22-23).
After true conversion, it becomes "natural" (according to our new nature) to talk to others about Jesus.
It's as natural for us true converts to think and talk about the centre and love of our life (i.e Jesus) as it is for grandparents to talk and share about their grandchildren, parents to think about and talk about their kids and girlfriends to talk about their boyfriends (and vice versa).
The Holy Spirit also gives us words to use.
Ray, you’ve clearly hit on something sharing these kinds of interactions. This seems common for those who try to share their faith. It’s very helpful. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of these or even the extended versions of these interviews.
Don’t be discouraged, Ray! The work you do is amazing, and God is with you.
We need to see these as well, Ray. Thank you for your faithfulness.
This blessed my heart in many ways. Part of it reminded me of when I was lost, and approached with the Gospel for the first time. I was trapped in Catholicism and tried with no success to find peace through my works. I never had one day of peace concerning my eternal destination. Praise the Lord. I finally responded to the Bublical trues of the Gospel. Thank you, Ray Comfort for every moment, you spend spreading the gospel!
RAY.....Your videos are the main reason I started growing closer to God and reading the bible more. I've always been a believer in Christ, but have never talked to others about Salvation. I'm 60 now and have recently started to teach a monthly youth Evening Bible study at my small Church here in Fritch Texas that shows how science, dinosaurs, and CREATION is Biblical!!! I am also teaching how evolution is a debunked theory at best!!! Your Evolution vs God video was AMAZING!!!! Thank you for sharing the Gospel/Truth!!!!!
What a tough day at the office Ray😢 Thank you for sharing 👍
Thanks so much for being so faithful Ray, and for sharing with us these hard talks. They represent most of the conversations most of us have. It’s getting worse. God is giving them over to a debased mind.
Ray,
You did all u can do with these folks! God bless you. I did hospice for yrs and these types of folks didn’t do well at the end of life. May God have mercy on them.
You are doing God's work.. people have free will they can either accept truth or they can reject it... thank you Ray for telling the truth! ❤
You would be just as closed minded as the people in this video if a well informed Catholic was asking you questions!
Thanks Ray for not deleting this video, It was a great witness for the Lord. You showed your concern for those you spoke with and the love of Christ was shown! God Bless you!
I am so sorry for the interupter…. I think If he was alone, he really would have listen to you. But Ray, you planted some seeds here. ❤
Don´t end up deleting. This is what people are like when we talk about Jesus and Salvation. So difficult. It wears one out. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I'm glad your keeping this real.
How could we pray for them if you didn't share them? Love you brother!! ❤❤❤
Pastor are you showing up at the same place...regularly..This reminds me of Siesta Beach ,Sarasota,FL...There are evangelist on one side and drum circle on the other...Where is the biggest crowd .They love the darkness more..Don't get discouraged...I love you brother
This video is exactly how all my friends are. Concrete, mocking, insulting, try to prove the intellectual is better than mine, call me dumb, brainwashed, some people respect me and some tear me down
Hang in there. 👍
Sounds like you might need some new friends.
Thanks for the scripture at the end Ray. Yesterday was a good day of witnessing, but today was the complete opposite. Being reminded that our labor is not in vain makes this day much better. God bless Ray.
Thank you, Mr. Comfort, for sharing the hardships also. They are instructional.
I spent like 2 hours talking with my Islamic teacher, that was somewhat frustrating but also humbling and encouraging. I still gotta be strong, endure, patient and ultimately loving. Please pray for him and I, that would be great. Thanks guys!
You need to show it to let people see how people can be when witnessing and as well as witness to people about the gospel. God bless you Ray.
God bless you Ray for what you do, it must be very difficult at times and it’s hard to hear people talking like that as we all want them to believe and be saved 🙏🏼 🥺
I needed this Ray. Thank you 👍
This is the video that we needed to keep on preaching. Thank you, Living Waters. Thank you, Ray. Thank you, Jesus. ❤
Joshua 1:9 AMPC
Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Thanks for sharing this my brother! It is encouraging to many who want and are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ....
Thank you Ray for sharing these. Encouraging that all your experiences don’t hit it out of the park. Thanks brother.
In my experience some encounters are easy and seem to flow so smoothly and then others are difficult just like these. But I keep sharing the gospel. Gotta keep sharing. We’re planting seeds. One plants one waters but God brings the increase.
"He forgives. I don't know why he just does." A genuine Christian understands the gospel. Amber said she was a Christian as a way to leave the interview.
She didn’t seem Christian at all to me. Didn’t like the cursing either
Ray, the level of patience you have is mind blowing. Please dont delete this. It's so encouraging to us, your brothers and sisters in Christ. Ray, I pray the Lord bless and keep you. You're doing truly important work ❤
Thank you Ray for including these videos. We can learn so much from them. God bless you.
I'm glad you decided to share this. Many of us are watching and learning with you being our example. I applaud your efforts. And am impressed with your memory recall of scripture. Keep fighting the good fight. 👍🙂👍
This recently happened to me. I'm encouraged you shared this video! No encounter is wasted in the eyes of the Lord. When you share the Gospel, you are doing your part. It is our job to sow, it's God's job to convict!
Amen, Ray, your labor is not in vain. May the Holy Spirit convict them and turn their hearts to Jesus.
I am praying that God blesses you a lot. I ask Father to give you and Sue good health. I am so glad that you never stop witnessing, even though you " get bucked off " so ti speak. Please pray for my precious daughter 🙏🏻 🌷🌹 Blessings
Thank you Ray❤ It is discouraging at times. Keep on keeping on. One of my favorite scriptures is: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!!! Praise You Lord Jesus ❤
You have 7 kids??
We have no way of knowing how God will use the TRUTH that you spoke to these people. God’s Word will not return void. Thank you for your faithful obedience and for being a good example to the rest of us. You are a blessing. This video encourages me. It seems like I have more encounters like this than anything else. I often feel like I must have done something wrong.
We wrestled not against flesh and blood, though it does feel like it sometimes. I’m praying for you and these people.
Thank you again!
Now it's YOUR Turn to receive some extra Encouragement, Sister! Worldly Endings rarely tell the Whole Story! Who knows how many Souls were encouraged to last minute Repentances! ? If your aim was to Honour Jesus, then you yourself WILL also be Welcomed to the Kingdom with a "WELL DONE, Good & Faithful Servant (Sister)"
You do so much by witnessing the gospel of Jesus. Just your perseverance is amazing. Our Lord must be really pleased with you so don’t get discouraged. I listen to every one of your videos and they encourage me.
I’ve been a believer all of my life but sometimes I get discouraged and listening to you helps me.
God bless you Ray, your wife Sue and your family. You are making a difference!!!
I memorized this verse 1Cor 15:58 THIS morning with my children!! Goosebumps... Father God, please help me to do work that pleases You.
Please bless Mr. Comfort for what he does. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Wow praise God!
That was awesome Ray. Knowing that happens to you gives hope for us that have tried and faced great opposition or just non-receptive individuals and kind of gave up. Jesus made no promises that it would be easy.
Thank you Ray for being faithful. We also will continue the work of ministry here in SC alongside you and all those who labor. Until He returns. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you, Ray, for ALL your loving work for so many not with the Lord. And for those of us with the Lord, still sending up a prayer of gratitude for you! You and others who teach in such ceaseless measure help and encourage us. Blessings to all. ✝️
Mr. Comfort your work should never be deleted. For we are to go out and preach the gospel to all creation. As you would say irrespectfull of their faith. Never stop Ray you changed me with love and passion and faith in Jesus. The cross is foolishness to those perishing but a gift from Christ that are saved
Thank you, Ray, for showing the hard cases. It helps
That last interview was so difficult, the guy wanted to listen but the friend was no letting him
This was actually a very encouraging video because it helps prepare me for when people will eventually reject what I have to say. Not everyone will respond positively but that’s to be expected.
It's good that you showed these Ray! It shows that not every encounter may show when you evangelize to others. It's very encouraging to see you keep going despite the difficult people!
This is actually more encouraging than all the perfect ones. Our experiences are that most people don't care or are to distracted by the surroundings etc. Still its a joy to evangelize although I am always pretty nervous at first. Once we start it goes away and I pray a lot in my head for the right words etc.
Thanks for admitting that there are some "hard cases" out there that can leave us very discouraged at times. What's amazing to me is that so many people stopped long enough to engage in a conversation. Please don't delete this video! If we think we're going to win converts every time, we might be tempted to give up after interactions like those. I'm so grateful that our only responsibility is to tell people; the results are up to God.
Great stuff and im so proud of you Ray for doing this! We know there are only two kinds of reactions on the gospel - accept or reject; love or hate! Godspeed to you and your ministry!
Thank you Ray for all you do.
That was great Ray. Back in your home country, New Zealand, I seem to have encounters like this very often. And they are discouraging. But I found that the more I tell people the Gospel, the more the fire within me grows. "Samsons was strong when he had his hair. Our strength is in Jesus and the Gospel. When we don't go out and share it, it's like getting our hair cut and losing that fire." Watching your vids also encourage and also teach me. Thank you.
I love that you shared these. It’s encouraging. Thank you.
Appreciate the work you do Ray! This reminds me when sharing the word of GOD with colleagues/friends and suprisingly its the Christians that mostly act and react like this. We start to get into arguments and I get very frustrated so I sometimes get discouraged. Glory to the LORD for you, it encourages me to keep going!☺
Thank you Ray for this. I have been talking to my Son Jon and he believes but he doesn’t believe that God will send people to hell. He ask some very tough questions.
God doesn't SEND people to Hell! He invites them to join Him in Heaven, because He knows the only other place is "Where God Is Not"!
Nice ray. I feel you. Nice videos even though they were very hard.
God bless this man of God. Ugh protect him, cover him with the blood of Jesus. Strengthen him. He’s such a pure heart 🙏🏼
Sure glad you kept these and shared with us, I just learned something. I was taught growing up Baptist, not where I stayed, that sin is sin. By listening to this I realize that I am aware, by my own search and reading of The Word, that "no other God's before me and Love your neighbor", are He greatest commands,, showing each sin is not the same, nor the same punishment, which you just taught me! Thanks for all the hours you put into with people and your devotion to The Lord❣😇🙏
True because the Bible says that false teachers will receive greater condemnation
Don't delete! This is very helpful. I think you were getting through to the last guy. It looked like he wanted to ask you some questions, it's unfortunate that his friend was there and was so pushy.
Well done for persevering Ray! You've no idea when or how those seeds you've shown will flourish. God will put other people in their lives to get their attention - you've done your job, now let God do the rest.
You've no idea how following you for many years has influenced how I interact with any and every person I meet and the Are You a Good Person tracts have been a great conversation starter or something I can give someone who's 'in a rush'. May God continue to bless you in all that you continue to do 🙏
‘shake the dust off your feet’ Ray! We love you like a brother and thank God for the work you do !
It will be amazing to find out how we have affected people by our words and actions. We are called to plant the seeds of life. When faced with open resistance like Ray faced in these clips, he did the best he could do by reacting with love and concern. Holy Spirit can take difficult situations like these and bring life from the words and actions that Ray displayed. We are the messengers, and we don't always know when we touch an individuals heart, or even know how we did it. Holy Spirit is the Gardener in this world, He brings seeds to life. God bless you Ray.
Good lad, Ray. it's tough sometimes, but you're seasoned and will weather those storms.
It’s good that you posted these encounters, Ray; I’m glad you did. It’s helpful for your audience to “meet” these people-even second hand-it aids us in praying for them. ❤
Thanks for not scrapping this because i always wondered why everyone you talked to was so receptive. Now i know they're not.
To your whole staff, thank you and God Bless! All Glory and Honor to God.
Thank you for sharing that verse at the end. Definitely needed the reminder that our labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Ray I love you man. You always bring a smile on my face.
God Bless you Ray. 🙏🏼 ❤
I encounter folks like this a lot.
It is saddening. Their minds are totally closed to the Truth.
Thank you for sharing. This is what it is like witnessing in our neighbourhood in Australia. Hard ground everywhere and people pretty nonchalant about death. I was pretty sure that every encounter you had wasn't positive but it is encouraging for those of us who seem to hit rocks all the time that it is the same in America at times
Thank you Sister In Christ & Fellow Aussie! You are not alone! PTL!
P.S. I'm becoming increasingly convinced that World-Wide Christian Ministry is becoming diluted because we are compromising our standing up for Genesis as Real HISTORY! Many Christians world-wide are tolerating Evolution as proven when Genesis CLEARLY states that God MIRACULOUSLY created everything in 6 Days (Which makes Evolution IMPOSSIBLE!) But if Christians don't highlight the MASSIVE amount of Evidence supporting Genesis, then we are compromising 2/3 of the Scriptures! If there wasn't a REAL 1st Adam, then what is the need for the 2nd Adam (i.e. Christ)??
God bless Jack.. he wanted to listen. That respect was the holy spirt. Thank you Ray as this encourages us all to keep going I get this impression everyday I’m glad I’m not alone xxx
It’s good you kept this. Because sharing Jesus is hard. And not always does it turn out well. ❤
Even though you were discouraged, we are encouraged. Just because each conversation didn’t seemingly go very well. It doesn’t mean seeds were not planted. It is encouraging to know that even the great evangelist Ray comfort can have some discouraging conversations at times. Thank you for sharing this video with us Ray.
I'm glad you shared this Ray! I get a lot of pushback at times as well. So it's reassuring to know that you don't always conquer them all.
I just got back from witnessing to a couple today and it did not go well. I was feeling so down and sad (inadequate) about it but then I came home and this video popped up again. Thank you Ray for posting!
Wow, OUTSTANDING vid! You persevered thru a lot of hard ground. Thank you for sharing...keep on!
I'm actually glad you posted this because normally you make it look like a cakewalk and I have always had a problem with that.