I have seen a lot of peoples
in my life seem to believe that their relationship with JESUS is for them to
know and for others to not worry regarding. Well I consent with them to a certain
level, the Biblical passage is clear that our relationships with GOD are call
to be something but personal. Personal-yes & Private-no.
One group of passage that I often refer to in
regard to one’s call to a life of community faith is Matthew 5:14-16, which state
the following,
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that
cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket.
Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the
house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see so
that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
The heart
of this beautiful message is in these verses & which are fairly clear; that
in the same way individual wouldn’t light a lamp and then wrap it to dilute its
sole purpose, a Christian isn’t to determine the hope of Jesus and never share
nor keep it hidden from the civic eye. The life and activities of a
Christ-follower should show out of you. This would completely contradict the
calling of the Great Charge; “to
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).”
So it
doesn’t make any intellect to stay quiet in the human race that parades
darkness and deception. Our faith was made to be public. To be shared. To be
discussed to those we come across. So what does this mean? It means that
you’re called to be a shining example of a Christ-follower in all that you do, no matter what you do, no matter where you are,
no matter who you come into contact with.
Note: While walking in a Spirit you won’t do
wrong, which unpleased GOD.
I just have a tough time avaricious the ideas
that someone can be fully dedicated to Christ, yet hidden as it pertains to the
public knowledge of that faith. I understand strategic
evangelism as it
pertains to countries where Christianity is illegal, but we as Indians really
have no reason to be quiet when it comes to the existence of our relationships
with GOD. I’m not saying you need to be on the street place with a poster that
says I Love Jesus!, but I am
saying you should have no issue letting other people know who you’ve given your life to.
We’re called to live to the fullest extent.
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the
power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the
Gentile”—Romans 1:16
When our lives get caught up in
the beauty of the Gospel, we understand our existence is no longer about us, but
instead the many facet that make up the person of Christ. Our vocations as
Christ-followers are to share The Gospel; the appealing and jaw-dropping beauty
of The Gospel. Let your faith be known and your faith is strong. Don’t keep
your relationship with God private, but instead outspoken and grace-filled.