Monday, November 18, 2013

Reverent Defense

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence1 Peter 3:15

Sometime someone may ask you “Who is Jesus—or why are you so happy?” What will you say to them? Be ready. That is what Peter tells us—get your act together. Be ready. Prepare ahead of time if necessary. What has God done in your life—not ten years ago, but today? How do you see God working in your life? What gives you hope—eternal hope? Can you tell others about how God is working in your life and where your hope comes from? If not—then is it real? 
 
Training Tip – Practice with your spouse or other Christian friends telling each other your story—how you became a Christian…your testimony in five minutes or less. Include details of what God is currently doing in your life. If necessary keep a journal or list of the things God is doing for you. Then when you are chatting with your neighbor over your fence—or your own kids—you can reverently give an account of what God is doing in your life. 

Lord God, I know that You have promised to never leave me or forsake me—You are always with me. Open my eyes to see all the ways that You are working in my life. Help me to be ready and willing to share with others those ways—to give an account for the hope that You give me.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.
© 2013 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

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