So we have prepared ourselves, and now can advance through our lives with all that we need to be true followers of Jesus Christ. But are we required to shout it from the rooftops, to be the modern day Paul, or the new Billy Graham? Probably not, for very few will be selected for such a calling.
However, we can proclaim our faith and belief by our everyday behaviour and the way we react with those we come into contact with, and we can strengthen ourselves by continuing to read, pray and listen. Regular meetings with other Christians are also very beneficial when we can hear the words of God, worship and pray together. In this way we all become stronger in our faith. Without the support of others, we can become like a match. When struck it burns brightly for a short time but then goes out, perhaps without lighting the fire in others.
So are we going forth proclaiming our belief and faith to others in a loud and boisterous manner? I think not. For Jesus came to teach and serve in a humble manner and, although he could get angry at the failure of those who should have known better, he came as a servant rather than a master. And he taught us to love others as we would love ourselves and in this way we will draw others towards God the Father. We may not like all those we come into contact with but we are taught to love them and encourage them with our behaviour to seek the Lord.
Lord, we thank you most humbly for the love you have shown us. Help us to show that love to others as we go about our daily lives. Amen.
Jim Finch
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