January 27
Some of us have ample reason to be vigilant as we endeavor to walk in faith in our Lord Jesus Christ because we live in countries where converting to Christianity entails a severe penalty if ones faith is discovered. It is difficult to remain silent when one has emerged from darkness into glorious light, so maintaining an un-proclaimed faith is difficult.
Our hearts compel us to share the treasure of Christ that we’ve received, yet our common sense tells us we must do so with caution. In such a situation, we can be attacked by guilt because we do not shout our new faith from the housetops. If that is the case, we must remember that even Jesus said we should not “cast pearls before swine.” (Matthew 7:6).
And that is not to denigrate anyone by referring to them negatively; all people who know not Christ, even the most vicious, are lost souls who need the Savior, but our part as believers is to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit when sharing our faith with them. It is important that we know when to speak and when to be silent if we are to share our faith effectively.
The impetuous apostle cautioned in I Peter 5:8, 9, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith…” Even Peter, whose good intentions caused him to run ahead when he should have followed, learned that the best way to share the good news of salvation was by standing firm in controlled faith.
Dear Brenda D.
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard! I pray you are abundantly blessed by the Lord as you follow along with us on our journey through Time to Eternity.
Please share your thoughts with me whenever you feel led to do so. I value the knowledge of how these words He gives to me touch the hearts of those to whom He sends them.