A student studies hard...gets her degree... graduates at the top of her class...and people call her a genius. An athlete trains every morning without fail... climbs to the top of his game... and people call him a champion. A person accepts Christ, studies their Bible, shares their testimony, stands boldly for Christ, cries for the hurting, gives to the poor, and regularly attends church, they are called... religious fanatics or Jesus freaks.
Something’s not right.
If you’ve ever stood up for Christ and were ridiculed... you are in good company... Matthew 5:11-12 says "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way"
Be bold... stand up for Christ... don’t allow people with labels to stick one on you... you may not hear much applause for your efforts down here... but I can assure you, Heaven celebrates your boldness and God will reward and bless you for your commitment to Him!
