As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, it’s important to always stand strong in our faith and never be afraid to say we follow him. But what do we do if we’re in a situation where we might be tempted to deny him? Here’s an example: Imagine you’re hanging out with your friends, and someone starts talking about what they believe. Some of them might say they don’t believe in God, or they might even say something negative and offensive about following God’s way. If they ask you about your beliefs, even though you might feel pressure or a little afraid, it’s so important that you never deny that you follow Christ. They may criticize you for it, but that is okay. God is so happy when we choose to show our love for Him and stand firm in our faith.
In Matthew 10:33 (NLT), Jesus says, “But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.” This is a serious warning to us. Jesus is saying that if we deny him, he will deny us before God. It’s a reminder that no matter what, we must be unmovable when it comes to standing for Christ.
What if you actually did deny Christ or spoke something negative about him in the past, before you accepted his love in your heart or knew about him? It doesn’t mean that you can’t go to heaven. In these cases, we can lean on God’s grace! You can always ask God for forgiveness, and He will forgive you. But it’s really important to remember that we should never do it again.
In John 15:18 (NLT), Jesus teaches us: “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.”Jesus went through a lot of challenges. He even faced rejection for the people he came to help, so we shouldn’t be surprised if we face the same things. It is not always going to be easy to follow Christ, and people might not always understand our commitment to our faith, but we can find comfort knowing that Jesus experienced the same things. He is always with us, and he makes us strong.
So, the next time you find yourself in a situation where people are questioning your faith or trying to make you feel uncomfortable for believing in Christ, always remember to stand strong. Never be afraid to say you follow Christ, no matter what others say.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Never Be Afraid to Say You Follow Christ”, written for aheartforchristdevotions@blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
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