“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed” (Isaiah 61:1).
The most important thing we will ever do is tell other people about Jesus. The great news is the Holy Spirit will give us the courage to speak boldly, pray boldly, and let our passion for Jesus bring light to a dark world. Acts 4:31 says that when the early church prayed and gathered together, they were shaken and filled with the Holy Spirit. They continued to speak God’s word with BOLDNESS! We must also be shaken for Christ and have that same boldness right now.
This does not mean we have to be aggressive to be effective. We speak truth in LOVE. We speak JESUS! Sharing God’s love with the world is as easy as sharing how His promises and His goodness have changed our own lives. Sharing our own experiences is a great way to show people who HE is. When we speak Jesus to the world with reckless abandon and unrestrained passion, people are changed—and when people are changed, our world follows. THAT is how we show a lost and dying world the saving love of Christ!
Guiding Points:
Call to Action: Pray and look for opportunities to talk about Jesus. Be enthusiastically bold and STAND for Him!
“Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike” (Ephesians 6:19).
“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name” (Psalm 103:1).
“Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you” (2 Thessalonians 3:1).
Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the opportunity to spread Your word and the love of Jesus. Help us be humble and have courage to stand for You and not be silenced by dissenting voices that try to drown us out. Let the Holy Spirit speak through us and give us the right words to say. In Your name, we pray, Amen!
Final Thought: May we always be a light that burns brightly for Jesus!
Standing for Christ with Courage
The Strongest Faith in the Deepest Pain
“For she said, ‘If I touch even His garments, I will be made well’” (Mark 5:28).
Walking Confidently in His Light
“For once, you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So, live as people of light!” (Ephesians 5:8).
On the Solid Rock, We Stand
“He alone is my Rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken” (Psalm 62:6).
Battling Anxiety: A Christian Perspective
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad” (Proverbs 12:25).
Let the Peace of Christ Rule
“Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one Body, you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful” (Colossians 3:15).
Surrounded by The Father
“The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).
God Uses Imperfect People in Extraordinary Ways
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
Turning Your Mess into a Message
“Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me” (Psalm 66:16).
Encouragement and Prayer for New Graduates
Graduation is such an exciting moment! While it’s the end of a significant chapter, it’s the beginning of many new ones forward! Taking time to celebrate this milestone is important. While there may be some uncertainty about next steps, God’s Word provides direction for the road ahead. God cares about the details of every life and wants to lead each graduate to their purpose in Christ. When we seek His face and lean into Him, He promises to be with us in every step of the journey (Matthew 6:33).