Romans 1:16 KJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek..
DAILY READING – – Matthew 4; Exodus 25-27; Proverbs 12
Usain Bolt is said to be the fastest man alive. Bolt’s accomplishments have made him the first man in history to set three world records in a single Olympic Games competition.
As early as age 14, Bolt was wowing fans of sprinting with his lightning speed. At the age of 15, Bolt took his first shot at success on the world stage at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, where he won the 200-meter dash, making him the youngest world-junior gold medalist ever. Bolt’s feats impressed the athletics world, and he was soon given the apt nickname “Lightning Bolt.”
In 2008, as a 22 year old athlete, he astounded the world, by winning three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, all of them in new world record times! The gold medals continued to come in consequent Olympic Games and World Championships. Many have hailed Usain Bolt as the greatest sprinter ever.
Bolt who was raised in a Christian home has continually acknowledged God as the source of his success. His Christian upbringing by Christian parents equipped him with the passion to become the legendary world athletics performer that he is today. And he is deliberate to let the world know that the secret of his success is God.
Impressive also is the fact that Usain openly gives thanks to God after each win, by getting on his knees to pray on the track when the media cameras are on him. And this has been his custom; praying before every race, and immediately praising God when he has finished. He does this without fail.
However, it is interesting that while the mainstream media are quick to talk about his athletic exploits, they seem to be at pains to keep his faith a secret. After the Rio Olympics, the BBC were criticized for attempt to deliberately suppress Usain Bolt’s belief, when they merely referred to his prayer on the track as ‘a moment to himself.’ Usain Bolt’s public relations team had to issue a media statement, saying; “Usain Bolt is a Bible-believing, God-honouring, Jesus-worshipping Christian.’
Indeed, men who truly fear God seek to honor Him in everything. We live in a world where the enemy is trying desperately to silence the voice of Christianity. In places like America, atheists are fighting every inch to ensure Christianity is silenced. Prayer has long ago been removed from public schools, and Christian religious symbols removed from public places. And even publicly quoting Bible verses that condemn sin, can be seen as hate speech. In such a time as we live, we can no longer afford to be secret service Christians. In every possible way we must let the voice of the Gospel be heard. Through our deeds, through our speech, we must let men know there is a risen Christ.
In acts 18:9, Jesus told Paul ‘be not afraid, but speak and hold not thy peace..’
We must let our light shine. Light shines brightest when the darkness is strongest. Some of us God has placed us strategically in some places, in some offices, simply as reflectors of His kingdom. Like the Esther, Daniel and Joseph of this generation God has placed you where you are, as a light into the darkness. You are not just on a job, you are on a missionary assignment. And no matter what your job description may entail, you are first and foremost a Christian before anything else. You are there to give light to all that are in the house. When your aim is to honor God, He will show you creative ways to share your faith. God says He will honor them that honor Him. So be assured that in honoring God, through proclaiming The Word, He will in turn honor you before men.
PRAYER: Father please help me to shine as light in the darkness. Let Your Presence make the difference everywhere I go, let men come to You as they see your light through my life in Jesus Name.
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To get into the next level of your life, God will always give a specific instruction. – WORDBITE 222.