I am not ASHAMED of the Gospel: Will You Stand For God in the Face of Opposition?
The
spirit of political correctness has taken over many Christians. Many believers
live out this philosophy because they don’t want to offend others. They would
rather keep the gospel of Christ to themselves than risk offending others. So I
ask, “What do you stand for?”
It’s
time to stand for God. It’s time to put aside the fear of offending others and
take a stand for the gospel wherever you are. Choose to stand for God and do
not withhold the truth from others. Who knows, you may have been put where you
are for such a time as this!
Esther stood for God
Esther could have chosen to please her husband
and not God but she chose to stand with God. She put her life on the line by
going to the king uninvited because it was either she stood with God or the
world. She could have allowed her position, wealth and her prestige to blind
her and prevented her from standing up for God’s people but she didn’t. It is time to realise that
God has placed you where you are for a reason and a purpose. He has put you where
you are so that you can point others to Him. He has placed you where you are so
that you can help your Christian brethren.
No matter where you are you can
change lives with the gospel
Let’s
take a look at the life of Joseph. His faith in God was evident for all to
see. He didn’t hide his faith and spoke about it. Even in prison, he was not
ashamed to use his spiritual gift of interpreting dreams to help others. After all the betrayal and hardships Joseph had suffered he could have decided not to stand with God
but he chose stand for Him. You can change lives with the gospel no matter where you are.
The gospel of Jesus is the
answer the world is searching for
It’s
time to stand for the gospel. Don’t keep quiet, share the gospel and stand with
God not the masses. The world is filled with much pain, suffering, war, death,
fear, violence, hatred and godlessness. The answer to all man’s problems is the
gospel of Jesus Christ. Don’t keep silent, speak the gospel, defend the gospel
and help save people from eternal damnation. When you keep quiet and do not
share the gospel or stand for God, you are acting out of fear not love. If you
love those around you, you’ll give them the gospel.
Stand for God in the face of
opposition
The
Apostles stood for God even though they faced death. They were not afraid to
lose their position, their reputation and even their very lives. Make where you
are count as a believer by choosing to always stand for God. If you’re a
student reach out to your classmates or course mates. At your work place, let the light of the
gospel shine. Don’t be afraid of offending people but rather be afraid of what
will happen if you don’t tell people about Jesus, they’ll be eternally lost.
Use your position or influence to advance the kingdom of God. Our ultimate goal as Christians is to give people the gospel of Jesus. Don't put your job above the gospel. The work of God must be done.
Use your position or influence to advance the kingdom of God. Our ultimate goal as Christians is to give people the gospel of Jesus. Don't put your job above the gospel. The work of God must be done.
Are
you ready to stand for God? Have you ever had to choose between God and someone or something?
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