Daily Devotional for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Have you missed any of our devotionals? Remember they can be found in the Archive section of our Website
http://www.gospelines.com "A Time for Boldness" In many countries it is illegal for Christians to share and practice their faith openly. Algeria is one of those places. A few Catholic churches remain from the French colonial era; but, for the most part, Christianity is pushed aside by the religion of the state, Islam. In a bold act of defiance, 300 Pentecostal Christians established a temporary place of worship in a town just 60 miles outside of the capital city of Algiers. But on Saturday, January 9, 2010, Islamic extremists looted their church, desecrated their crosses, and burned their Bibles and pulpits in the street as the congregation scattered for shelter. The head of the Algerian Protestant Association said, "Islamist intolerance considers there is no room for Christian religious practices in Algeria." During the early years of the Church, Saul and Barnabas were led by the Holy Spirit to Cyprus (Acts 13) where they met up with John. They traveled throughout the island, preaching in the Jewish synagogues and sharing the message of Jesus. When they reached Paphos they were confronted by a sorcerer named Bar-Jesus who was an attendant of the Roman governor, Sergius Paulus. The governor had expressed interest in learning about Christ. Bar-Jesus tried to stop them from witnessing to the governor, but Saul (also called Paul), looked straight at him and boldly said: "You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you ever stop perverting the ways of the Lord?" Acts 13:10 Beloved, there is a time to be bold and this is that time. But let me issue a word of wisdom. boldness without peace is seldom an effective witness. I do not issue a call to defiance outside the law, for that could often be self-destructive to our mission. It is time, however, for each one of us to say, "Enough is enough!" In the Name of Jesus we are called to speak out, whether it's in the marketplace or on the job; in the corridors of government or the hallways of our schools. the call to discipleship has been ignored long enough. It is easy to be bold from a safe distance. Paul was able to stand up to the sorcerer because he was there. Christianity will prevail in places where faith is not currently practiced because we are there! We MUST get involved in every aspect of society! Christians, we MUST come out from the shadows and be seen, step out into the open and be heard. The nobility of being a silent majority does not get the job done anymore. Political correctness is a false mandate which does not come from the Word of God. Let's get involved in 2010, and boldly determine to make a difference! GospeLines Prayer: Father, open my ears to hear Your mandate; still my heart to make me courageous in battle; overcome my timidity and place me in situations which require YOUR courage. Pour out Your Spirit to indwell me in this dangerous mission unto which I am called. Clothe me with the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness; shod my feet with the gospel of peace; place in my hand the shield of faith, and cover my head with the helmet of salvation. Finally, place in my hand the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Amen and amen! Tommy Harrison O. Addison Gethers e-mail address [email protected] [email protected] twitter URL http//:twitter.com/OAddisonGethers--
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