I have come to discover, in a short time, that boldness is very contagious and addicting. The hang up about boldness is that it is also very scary. To be bold is to be an individual, to be set apart, to speak or act without caring about others reactions or responses. Scary. As humans, in our nature, we want to please please others and be accepted badly. In my case, I keep praying for opportunities to be bold about the gospel of Christ. Even scarier. Who wants to be known as a crazy Christian fanatic or freak? I can say that at times, not me. However, I don't want to deny what God, through his son Jesus, has done for me! I want to share it. People are living lives without hope. Who am I to horde information on the key to living life with hope! I've kept silent a few times, lately, here and there, but eventually I've spoke up...and the results....amazing! What's the worst that people can do to me? Laugh. Say no to my ideals. Persecute me? Even in persecution I am blessed, so with much fear and trembling, I say "bring it on". Greater is He who is in me, than he who is in the world. Jesus is the power and wisdom of God, with him I can run against a troop, and his Spirit gives me the right words to say at the right time. All I have to do is let myself be used by him. I am willing to be bold. I am excited to be living my life on the edge of boldness. I know where my reward and help comes from. Do you?
Romans 1:16a
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.
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