“There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some argued, ‘He’s a good man,’ but others said, ‘He’s nothing but a fraud who deceives the people. 13 But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.” v. 12-13
Have you ever been there? Have you ever been in a place where people were talking about Jesus, but you chose not to say anything? Sadly I have to admit that I have. Sometimes we think it is easier to not say anything than to argue with someone. Somtimes we are more concerned with what people will think of us if we do say something so we stay quiet.
Fear is a powerful suggestion the enemy uses to keep us quiet. We play the what if game. “What if they reject me?” “What if they make fun of me?” “What if they won’t listen?” “What if they ask a question I can answer?” It’s amazing how fear can keep the most dedicated Christ Follower quiet. Fear will always turn the what if negative!
But what if God wants to use you in that moment? What if you are there because you have influence with that group of people? What if they do listen, and you are able to tell of the great things God has done for you? What if someone is so moved that they begin to ask more questions and even ask Jesus to be there Lord and Savior? What if, that conversation, was to lead to other conversations where you got to share to more people about Christ?
What if . . . . It’s a powerful suggestion or thought! Today, you have a choice to live in fear and ask negative what if questions, or you can live in Faith and ask positive what if questions. However, the choice is yours.
What if today, God started doing something different on the inside of you?
What if today, you would now longer be silent about Jesus?
What if . . .
Dan Gould 