Acts 26

While reading Acts 26 this morning, Paul is defending his beliefs before King Agrippa. He talks about how zealous he was in his attempt to silence the early Christians. Then he shares his testimony, describing receiving a direct message from Christ on the road to Damascus. This makes me wonder if I dare to share my testimony, or Christ in general, with people? Do you ever feel that way? I think about Revelation 12:11.

‘¹¹And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.  ‘
Revelation 12:11

Do I need to share my testimony? Am I afraid to die? Paul spread the good news everywhere; he wasn’t afraid to die for Jesus. Christ calls us to deny ourselves and follow him. Somedays, I struggle with denying myself, much less dying for Christ. This week, I had an opportunity to start a conversation about Christ, but I chose the easy way, self-preservation, to avoid any awkwardness. I need to focus more on my relationship with Christ, what he’s done for me, more than I need to think about the outcome or what might happen. It should be easy. Christ saved me; I’ve seen miracles. Why do I have a hard time sharing?

^’24Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. ‘
Matthew 16:24

I struggle with these questions; I thank God for his grace and for working through my weaknesses. Lord, thank you for your grace, your unfailing love. Help me to be bold in sharing my faith, my testimony, and the love of Christ to everyone.