The Calling of Every Christian

"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven."
-Matthew 10:32

Every one of us is called to spend our time on earth as a witness to God's glory. You may be thinking, "I am not a preacher or evangelist, so I just live a good life, and that is my witness." Without a doubt we are to live a life which is a witness to the changing power of Christ. But if we are not vocal and obvious with a different lifestyle than just a "good" person, what kind of a witness will we be?

I challenge you to think, how many times have you been identified as a "Christian" recently? How many people know how you live and assume that you are different? More importantly, how many people have you made a conscious effort to witness to in the last year? Have you invited anyone to church? Have you told someone you will pray for them, and done it? Have you asked a co-worker if they were a Christian, or what they think of Jesus? Perhaps you have brought glory to our Lord by hospitality and witness in your home? Have you ever thought it possible that you would be disciplined at work because you are witnessing to others there?

Whatever method you use, make it your goal to share the gospel. Make your life such an obvious example of "different" that you are asked why, but love others enough to share without them asking. Do you want Christ to be even the least bit ashamed of you before His Father? Are you ashamed of Him?