Christianity is not for wimps! Repeatedly in Scripture, Christians are warned if they stand for righteousness the world won’t like it and will attack.
So what should a believer do? Even those who have loving attitudes and are socially considerate at presenting their beliefs will often be chastised. So, should God’s people just remain silent?
Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have taken my instruction to heart: Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals or be terrified by their insults (Isaiah 51:7).
When presenting the words of the Lord, people may be scorned no matter how positively it is presented. Believers should not be afraid of the insults and attacks of those living in sin. If a Christian is sharing the truth with a loving attitude, God’s Spirit will work on the hearer’s heart.
Being insulted and persecuted for loving people well isn’t something to fear. It is a privilege of belonging to Christ.
Challenge for Today: Speak when the Lord compels you to, and trust Him with any negative consequences.
This reflection is from God’s Word for Today, a devotional from the Assemblies of God, ag.org. © The General Council of the Assemblies of God
THOUGHT TO REMEMBER: God loves to use broken vessels … It is through these cracks in our brokenness that His Light will shine.
I fit into the category of only wanting to share loving, positive writing. I shared a video last week from Max Lucado that was gentle truth about the last days. He didn’t yell, didn’t present angrily or piously. I sent it to my family and a bunch of friends who need to know Jesus is coming. I just Made a kind comment. I guess I made people mad. That was not my intent.
This is the best video I have seen on the subject of what is coming. https://youtu.be/Fhx9wNblwLo
Please watch this ❤️
Anyway when I read your blog here it confirms that I need to be brave and invite my readers to accept Jesus before it’s too late. The thing is everyone I shared that video with were raised in church and know that Jesus is the only way to have eternal life.
Thank you for writing so consistently.
Thank you. We can only share the message, not force it on anyone who has closed ears or hard hearts. Love.