STAND UP FOR JESUS!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “but is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name.” 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT)

“ Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will deny before my Father in heaven.” Matthew 10:32-33 (NLT)

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Standing up for Jesus can be very difficult. When we first develop a personal relationship with him, we are on fire for the Lord Jesus. At that point nothing matters to us except letting everyone else know the love and care he provides to each of us who know him. However, as time goes on, if we don’t stay on fire for the Jesus, it can become harder to allow Him to be involved in our lives. We must always stay close to him. We must never waver in our beliefs. We must consistently show our love for others the way Jesus did when He walked this earth. It cannot matter where we are or who we are with, we must stand up for our Lord. We must show and live the characteristics of Jesus. We must also realize that the struggles we have in life are many times spiritual struggles. We are often fighting against the powers of evil and wickedness. Thus, we must use the spiritual tools our Lord has supplied to us. It is important to continue pray frequently, praise him often and read and meditate in his word. We must also look to the Holy Spirit for guidance. For our God in heaven to accept us we must know Jesus on a personal level. If we do, then we will not let our faith faint away when times become difficult. Stand up for Jesus just as he stands up for us! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!