Why Tell People About Jesus - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - January 30, 2026

Daily Hope with Rick Warren

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By Rick Warren, Crosswalk.com

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“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Matthew 4:19 (NLT)

God has called you to be a witness for him in the world. He expects you to tell others about the hope you have in Jesus.

But many people are what I call “arctic river Christians.” They’re frozen at the mouth. They hold back or don’t say anything about Jesus. But Jesus says, “If you're not fishing, then you're not following me.”

The Bible says, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” (Matthew 4:19 NLT)

Why does God want you to share your hope? Here are a few reasons.

Everybody needs Jesus. The Good News of Jesus is better than anything this world could offer. It’s better than the cure for cancer, Alzheimer’s, or any other sickness. When you point people to Jesus, you offer them eternal life. You show them how to have their past forgiven, a purpose for living, and a home in heaven. Everybody needs that!

Jesus commands it. Jesus’ Great Commission is clear: “Go and make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19 NLT). But, if you’re like most people, sometimes you care more about what others think than what God thinks. You’re more worried about your reputation than the salvation of others. But Jesus commands you to share your hope despite your worries.

You love God and people. The Bible says, “Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that [he] died for all” (2 Corinthians 5:14 NIV). People often ask me, “What motivates you year after year to keep sharing the gospel around the world?” I tell them, “It’s because I love Jesus Christ with all my heart, and I love people.” Christ’s love compels me to tell others about the hope I have in him.

You will be rewarded in heaven. Proverbs 11:30 says, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise” (NKJV). Do you want to bear fruit and be wise? Bring people to Jesus. Do you want to leave a legacy? Make sure the people you know will be with you in heaven one day.

Right now, think of one person in your life who doesn't know Jesus yet. Pray, “God, I want the privilege of bringing this person into your family. I want them to be in heaven with me. Please help me not to hold back anymore.”

Now, go tell them about Jesus!

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Rick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer known for founding Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He has written several best-selling books, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 35 million copies in 200 languages. Time magazine named Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since stepping down from the lead pastor role at Saddleback in 2022, Warren has continued to inspire people through his Daily Hope Devotional and podcast Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope. His first book in a decade, Created to Dream, was released in April 2023.

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