My Thanksgiving weekend was absolutely wonderful, instead of going out and shopping, my family stayed in and enjoyed each other's company. We had many discussions and took many pictures but a large chunk of the weekend we spent watching the trilogy, The Lord of the Rings.
The part that stood out to me was when Aragon was called to take his place as King. Over and over he was called but he was frightened that he would make the same mistake as his forefather. Eventually rose and answered the call to serve his people. I couldn't help but think of my own life as a Christian. Jesus asks all that believe to share his word, to spread his word. God calls us to make disciples in all nations. How many of us answer this call? I am guilty. Many times in my past I have had the opportunity to share my love and knowledge of God but I stayed quiet. For far too long I kept God's love a secret. I was worried of being mocked. I was worried of being discriminated against. I was worried of what others would think.
As I have gotten older I have seen those once close to me fall. Others I have seen die and pass on. I pray for their safety and that their souls find their way to heaven. How many struggle in life because I have not taken the time to share what I know? This life is temporary. One day I will die, and I hope that I will go to heaven. When I arrive, what will God say to me? Will he asked why I haven't helped more, fed more, clothed more, loved more and shared the love and teachings of Jesus Christ more?
I am a shy man. I am a quiet man. I now focus my life to share my love for Jesus because with Jesus in my life I have never known more peace,serenity and love. I work hard to share my faith. I work hard to overcome my shyness, my fear. I recently made a t-shirt for myself, nothing fancy but after making it my wife asked if I had realized that I had made a mistake. See I made t-shirt that reads, "have you shared your faith today". Thing is all the letters are backwards. I told her no, I made it like that on purpose so that when I look in the mirror I will have that message starring me in the face.
If you have no faith I plead with you to take the time to investigate. Sharing your life with Jesus is amazing. If you have faith, please share. Do not hoard it like a treasure hidden in the basement, share it with all. Let your faith shine and let the love of Jesus Christ shine through you so that others an find their way. No one should be alone in this world and God has plenty of love to share with all.
Romans 10:9-18
9because, if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved. 11The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches upon all who call upon him. 13For, "every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved." 14But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? 15And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!" 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel; for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?" 17So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ. 18But I ask, have they not heard? Indeed they have; for "Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world."
Psalms 19:8-11
7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. 10More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Matthew 4:18-22
18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, in the boat with Zeb'edee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
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