I started this blog as a way to share my life with others. I am not as special as anyone else. There is nothing about my life that would cause someone to be in awe of me. Nevertheless, I want my life to be an example of the power of God, so, I will speak. I will share my life. Even if a small amount of people read my blog, my prayer is that someone is moved to grow closer to Jesus. In my next couple of blogs, I will be speaking more about my life, deeper about the different issues that I see. Some of the things I say, you may not agree with them. That is OK. We can agree to disagree, but, that will not stop me from sharing what I believe. Sometimes, we don't speak up because we don't want to be politically incorrect or make others feel uncomfortable, but, when we do this, we are actually being selfish. What if something that I say could save you? What if something you say could keep someone from danger? Why not speak up about it? Why are we so afraid of what people say or what people can do to us? Because of our fears and because of our selfishness, people around us are dying and hurting. Because we choose not to stand up for what is right, the world is going to Hell faster. We are being by standers, but we are not innocent. We have the voice to speak up about the injustice that we see, but we don't. This has to change. This must change. We have a responsibility for one another even if we don't acknowledge it. We can walk around deceived, but the truth is we are all accountable for one another. No one is exempt. We need to step up, speak out about what is true, not shrink back. We must stand up for what is right and not be afraid of what the outcome will be. God is with us and has promised us that He will never leave us. So, I'm willing to go with God wherever He wants to take me and to say whatever He wants me to say. Are you?
Jesus is our example. He is the truth. We need to speak up about Him and help others understand that He is the only way, the truth and the light and that no one comes to the Father except through Him. This is the truth. We need to live our lives in a matter that is worthy of this gospel and not be afraid of what others can do to us. People have been killed because of their standing up and proclaiming to be a Christian. It is time for us to stand up for what is true and not be afraid of what people will say about us or what they will do. This is just the beginning. We are only getting started. Many will fall away and turn their backs on Jesus, but those who remain faithful to Him will receive the prize when He returns. We must keep our eyes fixed and focused on Him. He is the author and perfecter of our faith. Let's stand for Him. Let's rebel against the ways of this world that is leading so many of us astray. Let's be bold and courageous because our God is a consuming fire.
