It may just
be my own personal perception, but in today’s world it seems harder and harder
to be a vocal Christian. To be quite
honest, I’m fearful sometimes that voicing my beliefs will offend others and
get me into some kind of trouble. I find
myself purposefully avoiding commenting on Facebook, engaging in heated debates
with ‘friends’ or inserting my opinion on delicate topics, all because I fear
the retribution and attack of others. This
has stifled my eagerness to share the Gospel message, which is obviously not
what I want, given that I write a daily blog post of my reflections on
Scripture.
The Gospel
according to Luke reiterates Jesus’ message to us that we need to put our lamp
on a lampstand and be seen, not concealed (Luke 8:16-18). If I’m an authentic, genuine Christian, my
devotion to God will show through my love for others and my heart to serve. I won’t have to say anything at all! Not that I should keep quiet, either; I think
we have to delicately balance when to be quiet and when to speak, and then ask
God to guide our speech when appropriate. But this is a good reminder to me that as Christians,
it’s our love that separates us from others. I don’t have to engage in aggressive
discussions or disagreements with others to get my point across. All I have to do is love.
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