We must choose who we will be loyal to. Fully Submit to the God of love or cower under the fear and ternary of men. The choice is ours and is a choice we all must make. Just as the very first church leaders and disciples had to choose what side they were on, we also need to make that decision today. Joshua declared, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15b). This was his choice as a leader of His home. So, will we stand up, speak out, and live courageously for our God or not?
So many today are becoming afraid to speak up for their faith, bowing to the pressure of countless ungodly ideologies. These are not the days for timid Christians. Be strong. Be brave. Be heard. Jesus said, “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. “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. (Matthew 10:32–34) We are called to battle for our King and will be wounded but never destroyed.
Nowhere in the scriptures does it say following God will be easy. Yet we do know it will be worth it! Paul declares, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." (Romans 8:18). Paul also tells His son in the faith, Timothy, as the torch of leadership is being passed from the first to seconded generation, "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. (2 Timothy 3:12–13) So when things are difficult, uncomfortable, or even life or death, will you and I stand up and speak out or cower in the dark?
Referances:
Matthew 13:57b–58
Hebrews 2:1-4
John 14:12
Matthew 10:28
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