Speak Out, Speak Loud

Psalm 119:46

I will also speak of your testimonies before kings
and shall not be put to shame,

Today, one of the largest shortcomings of the Christian church in America is a desire to blend in with the world. We are called not to blend in rather to stand out and to be living according to a higher standard. Christ sets the bar high for us from His example and also from the Commandments (though we are not bound by the law, these laws are direct reflections of the character of God and in order to pursue holiness, as we are called, we must pursue these character traits entering our lives via spending time with God and seeking Him above all else). But, my point is, as Christians, should we not live lives that speak volumes of praise towards our God rather than volumes of worldly living and little towards the calling of God? Should we not share His word with all? Should we not share of the reckless love of God that He has for you and I? I mean, we don’t deserve His love, yet He gives it to us. How much more should we share of that love in order to allow people come to a realization of who God is and be able to make an informed decision concerning who they believe Him to be? Family, may we speak of Christ through our life, and may we speak of Christ through our words with reckless abandon, forsaking all for the one thing that matters, Our King. This task will not be easy, but why keep the message to ourselves? It benefits us more to share it while it benefits others. And if persecution faces you by doing this, remember, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” -Matthew 5:10-12

-Ryan Scott