Daily Devotional
Be Real and Be Ready
And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.
1 Peter 3:13-15
May 12, 2021
Ponder This
Often, we’re told to keep the faith. But, my dear friends, in the strictest sense, we should not only keep it but also give it away. And in my estimation, if you have no desire to give it away, you ought to give it up, because what you have is not the real thing. Any man who has been born of the Spirit of God has an innate desire to share his faith with others. Let me tell you two things that must be true of you before you’re ready to share with anybody.
First of all, you must be real. Our world is not looking for a new definition of the Gospel, but a new demonstration of the Gospel, primarily. Be real!
And then, be ready! Be ready! When you start being real, people are going to start asking questions about you. When they see something about you that cannot be explained, they’re going to ask why you believe as you believe and why you act as you act.
Practice This
Being real and being ready to share your faith requires proactivity. Write down the ways God is calling you to live proactively for Him and ask Him to help you walk in obedience.
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FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
