Do you remember the movie “Gods Not Dead” from a few years back? The plot was about a bitter college professor who tried to push all of his freshman students into proclaiming that God is dead before his class began each semester. He asked each of them to write, “God is dead” on a sheet of paper, then sign it, and turn it into him. In the story, one of his incoming freshman students could not do this because of his faith, which prompted this angry professor to challenge him to prove the existence of God.
From a Christian perspective, the apologetics were very powerful in the movie. Honestly, to think that this was a movie released to the masses in secular theaters was very exciting to see.
But if you know me and have read this blog, you know that something stood out above all else when I watched this film…and that was the verses quoted below from Matthew 10:32-33 in which Christ said,
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.”
Guys, this one hit me like a brick in the head because I know, like you, I am surrounded by Hidden Christians who never say anything about their faith. For those of you who are Salt and Light in this world, this post isn’t for you. This one is for the rest of us Christian men who exist in silence before one another and before God. I am speaking to those who go about their days focused on their “busyness” with the light that is supposedly inside of them, hidden deep inside where no one can see.
My point is that our God is real, no matter how you and I feel about Him, and in my mind, I believe that as each day passes, is one more day we will never get back again.
For Christians, God continually places opportunities in front of us to share and be an influence for Him…no matter where we are…These are chances just for us for you and me. They can be opportunities to just say an encouraging word or something more…
Guys…God never intended for you to be undercover. You are not a spy for Christ in this world; you are one of His disciples and it’s time for you to be a voice for Him rather than silent. I am NOT trying to guilt you or scare you but Christ’s words are very clear in the verse above…
…But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
Please think about these words. They are for you and for me…Do not find yourself in that position someday…
Until next time Guys…
