Good Lines for Witnessing... PLEASE share yours!

[Bawb]

So from time to time I go to a restaurant drive through. Due to what is going on in the world with employee shortages and the like, more often than not you might find yourself having to wait for your order. I have found myself in this situation quite a few times. So, I patiently wait until the person hands me my order. Usually they say, "I'm sorry for your wait." I usually ask them, "How long was Jesus in the wilderness without any food or drink?"

Most of the time, they just give me a strange look and say, "I'm not really sure." That's when I reply, "He was in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights without food or drink. It didn't hurt me to wait 5 minutes on a burger!"

Their face lights up with a smile and they usually tell me, "Thanks, I really needed to hear that!"

A lot of times people who work in restaurants are treated pretty badly. And people get way too excited about food. If you've ever worked a drive through You can probably empathize.

Edited December 31, 2021 by Bawb

[The_Patriot21]

I find witnessing catchphrases work just about as well as pick up lines...as in 1% of the time they actually work, 97% of the time they do absolutely nothing (maybe an eye roll or an awkward rejection) and 2% of the time they result in a slap to the face if it was particularly bad or ill timed.

I find just being a decent human being and building relationships far more effective...so i dont use catch phrases. Less awkward, and less likely to get slapped in the face.

[Bawb]

I haven't been slapped in the face yet...

However, there was one awkward moment with a Muslim girl, though.

But who, knows? The holy spirit can do awesome works. All we can do is plant seeds.

[Selah7]

In this day and age, maybe ask “What do you think of all this Covid and violence going on in today’s world?”  A good opportunity might arise out of this so that you can share the gospel.  

[Bawb]

Another one I used recently was speaking with a teenager. He was wearing a hoodie that read, "Young boy never broke again." I said to him, "My young brother, if you invest in the kingdom of heaven you truly will never be broke again!" He was there with an older woman (possibly grandma) and a younger boy. As I walked away I could see the woman kind of shaking her finger at him as if to say, "See, what have I been telling you?"

Edited December 31, 2021 by Bawb

[Bawb]

5 minutes ago, Selah7 said:

In this day and age, maybe ask “What do you think of all this Covid and violence going on in today’s world?”  A good opportunity might arise out of this so that you can share the gospel.  

That might be a little harder for me to do as I like to kind of keep things in a light and encouraging mood. But I'm sure your method would probably yield a more meaningful encounter if done right.

[Sower]

31 minutes ago, Bawb said:

So from time to time I go to a restaurant drive through. Due to what is going on in the world with employee shortages and the like, more often than not you might find yourself having to wait for your order. I have found myself in this situation quite a few times. So, I patiently wait until the person hands me my order. Usually they say, "I'm sorry for your wait". I usually ask them, "How long was Jesus in the wilderness without any food or drink?"

Most of the time, they just give me a strange look and say, "I'm not really sure'. That's when I reply, "He was in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights without food or drink. It didn't hurt me to wait 5 minutes on a burger!"

Their face lights up with a smile and they usually tell me, "Thanks, I really needed to hear that!"

A lot of times people who work in restaurants are treated pretty badly. And people get way to excited about food. If you've ever worked a drive through You can probably empathize.

Having cold bottled water easily available for all the USPS/FedEx/UPS/Amazon/lumber drivers' also gives them pause to break and talk.
During the covid scare/fear most would pause to drink and express serious concerns of catching/spreading the covid which gives opportunity to share, or just listen to their worries. We ship and receive many packages every day.
Expressing how my wife and I, trusting God, now simply put those problems into His hands, and frequently have a great discussion.
I tell them according to the bible,  giving them the cool water in the name of Jesus gives them a blessing, and myself also. They think that's cool.
Every driver has shown surprising appreciation, that they have their own refrigerator in the shop just for their own water.
God has given us many  blessed opportunities for sharing the good news, bringing the mission field to our own back yard.


 

[Bawb]

1 minute ago, Sower said:

Having cold bottled water easily available for all the USPS/FedEx/UPS/Amazon/lumber drivers' also gives them pause to break and talk.
During the covid scare/fear most would pause to drink and express serious concerns of catching/spreading the covid which gives opportunity to share, or just listen to their worries. We ship and receive many packages every day.
Expressing how my wife and I, trusting God, now simply put those problems into His hands, and frequently have a great discussion.
I tell them according to the bible,  giving them the cool water in the name of Jesus gives them a blessing, and myself also.
Every driver has shown surprising appreciation, that they have their own refrigerator in the shop just for their own water.
God has given us many  blessed opportunities for sharing the good news, bringing the mission field to our own back yard.

AWESOME ONE!!!!!