If you watch TV or are on any other social media venue, I’m sure you have noticed that many people seem to have an opinion to share on the midterm election tomorrow and on politics in general. I get it…I have opinions and beliefs too and I am more than willing to share with you why I believe what I believe. But, I’m actually amazed at times of what some people share and the anger which seems to fuel them. There isn’t anything wrong with voicing your thoughts on a candidate or a political issue, but I am saddened with the way some decide to use the opportunity to attack others. We all have the right to our own opinions, but why is it so difficult to share them without assaulting others with our words?
Unfortunately, we seem to almost relish stepping all over others while we loudly tell our political views. Why is it then, when it comes to our religious beliefs, we are often silent and use the excuse that we don’t want to step on anyone’s toes? When we have the opportunity to speak up and share what Christ has done for us, we chicken out because we might be rejected or looked down on. Instead of telling others, in love, that we have the answer to their searching, we just hope and pray that an ordained minister comes along to tell them the Good News.
I have to wonder what would happen if we were as willing to share our faith as we are to share our politics. Would it make a difference in eternity? I believe it would. Time is of the essence and we need to be willing to speak boldly about our Jesus to a lost world.
Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, I’m sure you want to be on the winning side. Well with Jesus, we can be confident that we are…and always will be…the winners!
“Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.”
Psalm 96:3
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