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Noah, a shy 15-year-old, has always felt a quiet presence in his life, hearing a voice that once told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” But as he starts high school in a new country, doubt creeps in, and he begins questioning his faith. Is God still with him?

In his journey through uncertainty, Noah opens up to his friend Eli, whose steady faith helps him realize that faith isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about seeking, trusting, and finding God in the small moments of everyday life.

As Noah learns to embrace the process of searching, he discovers that faith isn’t perfect, but it’s real. Through doubt, kindness, and perseverance, he finds peace in the journey—and learns that God is always present, even in the unanswered questions.

Life of a christian

Noah sat in a circle with Eli and three other students in the back room of the church. This was his first time joining the small Bible study group, and if he was being honest, he felt a little nervous. He had read the Bible alone before, but discussing it with others? That was new.

Tonight, they were reading the Book of Revelation, and Noah wasn't sure what to expect. He had always heard people talk about it—the return of Jesus, the final battle between good and evil, the new heaven and earth. But what did it all mean for him?

Eli flipped open his Bible. "Let's start with Revelation 3:20: 'Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.'"

Noah followed along in his own Bible, the words sinking in. He glanced up as Sarah, one of the older students, spoke.

"This verse reminds us that Jesus is always waiting. He doesn't force His way in—He knocks. It's up to people to open the door."

Eli nodded. "And that's why it's so important to share the Gospel. How can people open the door if they don't even know He's knocking?"

That question sat heavy in the room. Noah shifted in his seat. He had never really thought about it like that. He had spent so much time worrying about his own faith, his own struggles—he hadn't thought about the people around him who might not even know God at all.

"So... how do we do it?" James, another student, asked. "How do we share the Gospel without sounding like we're forcing it on people?"

Sarah smiled. "Well, Jesus didn't just preach. He showed love. He healed, He listened, He cared. We can do the same. Sometimes, sharing the Gospel isn't just about words—it's about how we live."

Noah swallowed. He thought back to Jason's mocking comment in the cafeteria. He had stood up for his faith, but had he ever actually shared it?

Eli leaned back in his chair. "I think the best way is to start small. Maybe invite a friend to church. Or tell them about a Bible verse that really helped you. Just... plant the seed. God will do the rest."

The group nodded in agreement, but Noah stayed quiet. A thought nagged at him.

"What if..." he hesitated, then took a breath, "What if they don't listen? Or they reject us?"

For a moment, no one spoke. Then Sarah flipped a few pages forward in her Bible. "That actually reminds me of Matthew 10:14—'If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.'" She looked up. "Not everyone will accept the message. And that's okay. We're just called to share it."

Noah let the words settle in his heart. He didn't have to have all the answers. He just had to be willing.

By the end of the study, as he walked home, Noah felt something stirring inside him. A new challenge, a new purpose.

Maybe it was time for him to stop hiding his faith. Maybe it was time to start sharing it.

And maybe, just maybe, this was what God had been preparing him for all along.

Chapter 12: Sharing the Gospel