JESUS SPEAKING
“Therefore, whoever confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in Heaven. But whoever denies me before men, him I will also deny before my Father who is in heaven” (Mathew 10: 32-33.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
This pronouncement is clearly self-explanatory. Public profession of Jesus Christ is an absolute necessity. If we deny him before men, he will deny us before our Father in Heaven. Most people today are not interested in making Christ a part of their public lives, let alone their private lives. It seems that modern social norms have made it politically correct to leave Jesus Christ out of whole sectors of our society; like work, school, sports, and even recreation. Some consider it inappropriate and even rude to bring him into places like coffee shops, grocery stores, banks, movie theatres, diners; etc.
As we venture through our day, it isn’t hard to see that almost everyone is carrying some outward message along with them; perhaps it’s what they wear; maybe a shirt with a rock band’s name on it, or business name, or brand name. Whatever it is, they are professing something about themselves, and about who they are and what they stand for. If you listen to people talking in a crowded room, you’ll hear all kinds of conversations. You might hear a person talking about something they love and enjoy; like working out, or shopping, or school, or some political candidate. As Christians, we must realize that our actions, our behaviors, and even our clothing can be a means of expressing our faith in Christ.
As Christians, we shouldn’t be shy about what we enjoy, what drives us, and who we love. Others may not like what they hear, but if they are offended, they aren’t offended with us, but with God. Don’t be shy, don’t be scared, and don’t be timid. Profess him when he leads you, and make sure it is done in love. You never know when God wants to use you to speak about the gospel message.
“Lord Heavenly Father, we come before You and we ask that You help us to be bold in sharing the gospel in accordance with Your will. Give us a desire to make You a part of every area of our lives. We also ask that You remove any fears that we might have, and give us courage, and strength, and faith; and especially, give us love for those who are lost and don’t know Your Son. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you.
Jesus Speaks 