LIVE THE WORD

Friday, June 15
2 Corinthians 4:13-15  (The Message)
"We're not keeping this quiet, not on your life.  Just like the psalmist who wrote, 'I believed it, so I said it,' we say what we believe.  And what we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up with you, alive.  Every detail works to your advantage and to God's glory: more and more grace, more and more people, more and more praise!"
     Some people have strong opinions about EVERYTHING and they aren't afraid to boldly share them ALL the time, often never listening to what others may think.  Such people are tiresome to be around and ignored.  Other people are so timid  they never voice their beliefs about ANYTHING!  They also can drive you nuts.
     The Good News is one opinion we should never keep quiet.  We can never hold back sharing this belief!  God will help us know the right time and place.   Once we open our mouth to speak, God will empower us with the right words and the courage to speak out.  The more we share our faith with our community, the more people will come alive in Christ.
     But our words will be heard more loudly and carry more authority if the listeners see our words put into action.  This is the work of the missional church: to go out in our community and demonstrate what we voice. Often our actions will speak much more powerfully than anything we say.   God will give us the power and authority for this work.  We must be willing to be the Messenger and boldly say and live what we believe.  How can I get started today?