Thank God For The Calvin's In Our Path

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38

At a recent routine doctor visit, the intake nurse named Calvin, was just what the doctor ordered for me for that particular day. He was not ashamed of his faith in God and we carried on a great short conversation about loving Jesus. I needed this that particular day as I had almost been rear ended by a semi tractor trailer whose driver was not paying attention and this shook me just a bit. Anyway all of us who name the name of Jesus' need to not be ashamed and be a 'Calvin' to a stranger.

I would suggest to get a small Gideon's purse or pocket size Bible and carry it with you each day. When your are in a waiting room or someplace else where you could waste time on the internet, instead get your Bible out and start reading. Don't worry that people might stare. They might need to see your so they have courage to do the same. It might even start a conversation. 

Each day you are one step closer to the time of your death. That is not a morbid or scary thing but should be an opportunity to boldly share your faith with others. 

PRAYER:Forgive me if I have ever acted ashamed of you. Give me Holy boldness to be your witness wherever you place me whether in a grocery store line, the gym,doctor's office,  coffee shop, or even in church. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Unashamed

If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man Will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”Mark 8:38

As I sat eating lunch in a local restaurant I observed four 'twenty something' young people bowing in prayer before their meal. My first thought was "oh if only their parents knew. How proud and thankful they would be!"

Do you ever get embarrassed that someone might know you are 'religious'? First off, let me state that  I am not religious, I just love Jesus. Sure the world won't fall apart if you don't say grace before you eat but it sure is nice to do. It acknowledges your gratitude for His provision. Also we are not to do things to be showy, but similar to the four young people I observed, it sets an example for others. 

Do you hide your light under a basket or do you shine it for Jesus in the dark world around you? 

PRAYER: Forgive me when I don't remember to give you the praise and glory for all good things. Help me never be ashamed of you or your word. In Jesus' name. Amen.