Courage to Take the Risk

Matthew 10:32 (NIV?)
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”

In 1994, Mother Teresa addressed the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. She was eighty-three years old and frail, and at 5'2” could barely be seen over the podium. With the pro-abortion President and Vice-President sitting nearby, she spoke passionately about the love of Jesus and the sanctity of human life. Press accounts noted the chief executives and their wives appeared uncomfortable, but she held nothing back. “I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion. … If we accept that the mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?” I understand there is some risk involved when we choose to take a stand. It takes courage to acknowledge Jesus and express a biblical worldview, especially when you know people who disagree are present. But we want Jesus to acknowledge us before His Father, so it is our privilege to acknowledge Him before the world.

THINK ABOUT IT
We are given the full armor of God to be strong and courageous in the Lord. Stand your ground!

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, I rejoice in the revelation of Your Word. Holy Spirit, grant me understanding, and lead me into the truth needed for my assignment. Multiply my boldness so I might courageously proclaim the good news that Jesus is Lord and King. May Jesus’ name be exalted, and His Kingdom extended through my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.