I am a Christian. I say it proudly to remind myself what I
am. In a world that is increasingly calling it a dirty word, I say it proud:Christian! My pride in this isn't mine at all. It is and always will be a pride that
basks in the fact that God loved us enough to send His Son. It basks in the
fact our Father brought restoration to our broken relationship with Him. And, it
glories in Jesus, because He saved us from a place made for the Devil and his
angels: hell. Proudly with humility and boldness I proclaim, “I am not ashamed of the Good News, because
it is the power God uses to save everyone who believes—to save the Jews first,
and then to save non-Jews” Romans 1:16 NCV. This Good News (Gospel) is Jesus an His work on the cross and Resurrection.
With this in
mind, I want to share an article of an unknown authorship. It’s short and good.
I’m glad my friend shared it with me; its title is my opening line.
(The author of the piece below has a different use of the phrase about pride; they are different forms or types of pride. Meaning the pride of my statements above are really just boasts about our God. The pride below would be of self reliance in our walk with Christ. I hope I don't confuse anyone.)
(The author of the piece below has a different use of the phrase about pride; they are different forms or types of pride. Meaning the pride of my statements above are really just boasts about our God. The pride below would be of self reliance in our walk with Christ. I hope I don't confuse anyone.)
I've seen this clipping a few times and it never gets old. The first few lines are gold. I love your commentary on it. What a great verse to quote as well.
ReplyDeleteIt was the first time I saw the piece, and I thought they captured a reflection of God's amazing grace with a humble heart that received it. Thanks for the comment and kind words. And may we give Jesus glory as all creation gives glory!
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