I receive emails from someone who is on a foreign mission field. For the safety of many, that is all that I can say about it. A scripture is written with each message and today’s blessed me mightily:
Romans 1:16Â Â “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
There is blessing and conviction in that verse. The conviction comes from the first part – “for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ . . .”There is no shame in telling you all that I am a believer in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Yet, sometimes I fear I hide that fact. Thus the conviction.
It is easier, at times, to play along with those around us – joining in on the reindeer games, so to speak. It is easier to titter at an off color joke than it is to simply turn and walk away (taking the chance that someone else might be offended by our actions???)
It is easier to join in on the office gossip – to cross the line from confidence to expose’ – so much easier . . . in THIS world.
but in the next world – I will be facing my God – and He will be demanding the reasons – and I will be responsible for what I have done or not done on this earth.
no less forgiven, understand, but responsible nonetheless.
It is my prayer that He will see only His Son’s shadow in front of me – for I am forgiven by His blood on the cross. Praise Him!
Have an awesome Saturday, everyone.Â
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