Today's message comes from the Gospel of Romans. Paul is speaking to the Romans as he is in house arrest. Chapter 1:16, Paul exclaims,"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.'' Have you ever been in a situation where people are saying negative things about your faith? If you have, did you speak up and defend your faith?
I ask these questions because all of us who believe in Jesus will have opportunities to defend our faith. Now, there is a time to keep our mouth shut and leave. And there is a time to share our faith. This is where listening to the Holy Spirit comes in!
The Holy Spirit is able to tell us that it is time to leave and find a safe place. Jesus knew when the situation was getting out of control. So, he "slipped away" and the people who wanted to kill him could not find him. I believe that is true for us too.
Many of you who read my blog are in countries where it is against the law to spread the news about Jesus. Others may be in dire circumstances if the government knows you are a Christian. We will not be ashamed of the gospel, but let us use the discernment that come from God the Father to know when to give our testimony or to keep quiet. Just because we might keep quiet, does not mean that we are ashamed! Do not let guilt make you feel unworthy! Trust in Jesus and listen to the Holy Spirit and use common sense!
One last comment, salvation came to the Jews first. After the Jewish people listened to Jesus, then his disciples spread the "Good News about Jesus" to the Gentiles. Gentiles are all the other people of the world.
May God keep you and bless you!
I am His, David Walter Wiseman
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