Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Asigned to Shine

  Assigned to Shine
“They called Peter and John and ordered them never to teach about Jesus or even mention his name... ‘We cannot stop talking about what we've seen and heard.’"
Acts 4:18 & 20 (GW)

 
The Creator, Maker of heaven and earth, says you’re His kid. He declares you’re mighty, you’re great and you are His witness! Ready—get set—go!   Jesus has an assignment for you. Don’t be afraid. All of heaven is cheering you on. The Lord has already told you that He is for you—so who can be against you? 

                                                                       Searching world

Your friends need Jesus! They are searching for purpose, searching for love, searching for significance and you’ve—got the goods! The popular cheerleader or muscular quarterback is lost, empty without Jesus. Laughing classmates in the lunchroom may seem to have it all together. They don’t. Without knowing how much Jesus loves them—they can’t. You have more privileges as a student to shine the love of Jesus on your campus than anyone else. Don’t let any bully tell you otherwise.
                                                                          
                                                                         Read your rights!

1. You may personally pray before you eat, take a test, or attend a sporting event.
2. Christian messages on T-shirts, other clothing or jewelry may be worn unless your     school has a uniform requirement.
3. You may pass out Christian literature between classes and after school hours to your teachers and friends.
4. You may gather on your own time before or after school hours for prayer and     devotions.
5. You may share a Christian viewpoint in a classroom discussion if it is appropriate.
6. You may bring your Bible to school and any other Christian literature and read     between classes.
7. Bible clubs may meet (if voluntary and student-initiated) on public secondary school premises during non-instructional time. This is applicable when other non-curriculum                            student groups are also permitted to do so.
8. A student may pray or speak of God, without being judgmental, in a student address for graduation anywhere in the country.
   
                                                                                No fear

Peter and John were not afraid. They couldn't keep quiet. God was with them, and they followed Jesus—no matter what! The early disciples were few in the beginning.  But they turned the world upside down everywhere they went.

Are you tired of seeing your friends fail and fall into trouble? Sometimes you may watch them die.  Are you mad because no one is telling them or allowed to tell them how much God loves them? Peter and John were ordinary men who just believed God. They made the difference. So can you… So must you!

“But Peter and John replied, ‘Judge for yourselves.

Which is right from God's point of view? Should we obey you? Or God?’”

Acts 4:19 (NIRV)
       
        Dear Lord,
        Here I am. I put my hand in Yours. We will go… We must go. I love You

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