Topic: I saw God today...
Hi Everyone,
When first invited to join this group, I gladly did so. But something felt off about it. The why of it came to me last night. It's the name of this group that makes me uncomfortable. To call this "Brave" due to our profession of faith in an American based public forum is ludicrous. We are no braver than the beach goers who will stand only ankle deep in the surf. No braver than the gathering crowd of onlookers behind the perceived safety of the police line. No braver than those pew-warmers at Sunday Service. Here in America, the worst that Christians stand to suffer for our faith is a few ignorant name callers. Which we’ve all faced, and somehow survived, faith intact.
If we were gathered in Iran, Egypt, Libya, or God forbid, Syria, and posted this, then yes, we would be brave. But we’re not. We are safely ensconced in our cocoon of a generally non-violent society. As my husband and I often conclude after such discussions, “Birth Lotto!” accompanied by a high-five.
I am neither left, right, nor centrist. All of those titles, including my original denomination, I reject. I am a dedicated follower of Yeshua ben Yosef. Of His teachings, His actions, His discipleship to God. His death. His resurrection. This makes me nothing more than a Christian.
Throw out that old, worn acronym, and truly place Christ in any situation. The Christ you know and love. The man who walked this earth. Imagine He is seated next to you. Now, remember He knows all that you have, and haven’t done.
Are you squirming? No? Huh. I am.
The next time you’re traveling, and you encounter a person holding a sign reading Will work for food, try to imagine how our Savior would see that unfortunate one. What would He do? Then do that.
The next time you're standing in a line, and there's a disruption (child crying, someone juggling items, someone cutting in line), try to imagine what our Savior would feel. What would He do? Then do that.
Now that would be brave.
As a group of Christians gathered together, we should be sharing how Christ walks with us each day. I have a challenge for you. Post something here each time you see/think/feel Christian. Remember, we’re taught to keep our words humble. So, no braggarts.
If you already do keep Christ first in all things, then it is an honor to be associated with you. There are very few humans who manage to do that, this typist among them. This is why the Lord told us to be accountable to one another.
I’ll end this with a caption I’d read long ago that still resonates for me.
“If Christianity were outlawed tomorrow, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
Who's brave? Post how you saw God today...
