“Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.” (1 Peter 3:15)
Sharing our faith is a vital aspect of being a Christian. Jesus commands us to spread the Good News, and if we have truly been transformed by the Gospel, it should be our greatest desire to share this life-changing message. However, we must remember that we are not called to be combative in our approach. While we must be bold and unwavering in proclaiming the Truth, we are also instructed to do so with meekness and respect.
In the book of 1 Peter, Peter addresses a church that is enduring suffering and persecution. In such times, it is natural to want to stand up and fight against oppression. Yet, Peter encourages believers to endure their trials with grace and to be prepared to share their faith with gentleness. He reminds them that, “If people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.” (1 Peter 3:16)
Living a life of peace and integrity, combined with a powerful message, can bring about conviction and inspire repentance. Therefore, let us strive to love others in ways that reflect Christ’s heart, so that even when we share difficult truths, our good works may lead others to glorify God.
Persecution is never an excuse for us to respond with bitterness or hostility. As Christians, we are called to endure hardship with humility, allowing our lives to serve as a testament to the love and salvation found in Christ, ultimately leading others to Him.
“True strength lies not in the absence of struggle, but in the grace with which we rise above it.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your boundless grace and mercy. I am grateful for the gift of salvation and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in my life. Help me to reflect Your love and Truth to those around me. Instill in me a passionate desire to share Jesus with everyone, even in the face of potential persecution. Grant me the courage to be bold yet loving as I communicate the Good News of the Gospel to a world in need of hope. May my life be a beacon of Your light, drawing others to You and glorifying Your holy name. In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
Scriptural Seeds Ministries 