Let's talk about Jesus

Remember how easy it was to start a conversation as children? When did it get to be so hard?

The current series of sermons at our church is on Philippians (you can listen to past sermons here) and yesterday's was about responding to God's call. Once we are saved, the work begins. Imagine being a Phillipians back then and reading this letter from Paul. He didn't sugarcoat anything, telling them, "For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake." (Phil. 1:29 NKJV). Paul himself was writing as he was under house arrest, chained to a guard. That didn't keep him from speaking freely and openly about Christ.
     Even under these conditions, he was writing to encourage and teach (in case he couldn't make it back to visit them) the Philippians as to what they need to do to live a Christian life.
     I believe that a lot of us today have trouble spreading His word because we live in fear. We don't fear being imprisoned or killed because of our faith, but merely of being rejected when we attempt to share the gospel with non-believers. Remember everything Christ went through for us? Can we not at least face the possibility of rejection for Him? I know I have a really hard time with it, so I'm not preaching at you; I merely want to start the conversation. Let's talk about Jesus.

being confident of this very thing, 

that He who has begun a good work in you 

will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Philippians 1:6 NKJV

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