And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call the name of the
Lord shall be saved. Acts 2: 21
I was thinking about it the other day, Jesus wrote us a
blank check. He didn’t say that only those who are thin go to heaven. He didn’t
say that only those who have their overeating and other vices under control go
to heaven. He didn’t say that only those who tithe a certain amount go to
heaven. He didn’t say that only those who are on every church committee go to
heaven. He didn’t say that only those who wear trendy clothes go to heaven. He didn’t
say that only those in the popular group go to heaven. The Bible does say, “And
it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call the name of the Lord shall be
saved. Acts 2: 21”
Are we fortunate, or what??? Jesus gave His life openly for
All who know and love Him, and not just a select few. So, why am I so reluctant
to share this wonderful information with others? Am I a “Stand in the Wings Christian”? I am humbled with the generosity of
Jesus, but often don’t do anything to reciprocate. It’s very easy for me to
Stand in the Wings, waiting until someone specifically calls me by name and
asks me to help with something particular.
If I’m really being honest, I am really hiding in the wings
hoping that nobody calls me by name and asks me to help with something
particular. If Christ could give His life so openly, why am I so reluctant to
share this good fortune with others? I wish I had all the answers. I think it’s
my sinful, human nature that leads me to be fearful of what others might think
of me. Fortunately for me, Jesus didn’t let the opinion of others keep Him from
giving His life freely for all of us! And it shall come to pass, that whosoever
shall call the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2: 21
Since
this is an example of the positive influence God has made on my walk
with Christ, this may not reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verses.
