C.S. Lewis quote

shared from a post on Facebook by Family Christian Stores

window

A Christian’s life is a window through which others can see Jesus.

Lord, You have done so much for us.
You give us our very breath
and blessing upon blessing.

We give ourselves back to You
to use to spread the glorious
gospel of Christ.
Amen.

Worth The Risk

(A daily devotional from Our Daily Bread)

What would one give in exchange for a new iPad? One 17-year-old boy gave a kidney! Apparently, he couldn’t afford an iPad and wanted one so badly that he was willing to risk surgery.

Stephen, in Acts 7, took a serious risk, but it was for proclaiming the good news about Jesus. While performing miracles, he was seized, falsely accused of blasphemy against God and the Mosaic law, and brought before the high priest (6:8-14). In response to a question from the high priest (7:1), Stephen took a risk and preached a sermon he knew his hearers would not like. He said that throughout Israel’s history, the nation had repeatedly rejected God’s messengers. And now, they had rejected the Messiah.

Stephen’s sermon provoked a strong reaction. “They cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; and they cast him out of the city and stoned him” (vv.57-58).

Why would Stephen risk his life to preach about Jesus? He desperately wanted his hearers to know that because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, they no longer needed to live under the law but could live under grace and forgiveness (6:13-15; Eph. 2:8-9). Jesus died so that we may have eternal life.

http://odb.org/2012/12/17/worth-the-risk/ 

'nough said

Found this via an email from Family Life Radio's Your Intentional Devotion and wanted to share:

Bold Speech

Peter Cartwright, a 19th century Methodist evangelist, was preaching one night when he was informed that President Andrew Jackson was in the congregation. He was cautioned against saying anything inflammatory.

But when Cartwright began his sermon, he said, "I understand that Andrew Jackson is here. I have been asked to be guarded in my remarks. Andrew Jackson will go to hell if he doesn't repent!"

The audience was stunned, but the President later told Cartwright, "Sir, if I had a regiment of men like you, I could whip the world."

That brand of preaching is not advisable on your job, but you can find opportunities to convey God's truths through your words and work. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. He will prepare the hearts of those who need to hear.

     Ask God for
     Wisdom to know when and how to share your faith and
     Boldness to speak what is just when the time is right.

Today's One Thing

Offer to pray for a coworker with a personal need. You will lay the groundwork for future opportunities.

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