“ It’s an honor to be a Christian.”
It was a simple facebook update posted by a friend. So simple, but so profound. I chewed on this phrase for several days.
It’s an honor to be a Christian.
It is, but do I live that way. Do I act like it’s an honor? Do I truly believe it’s an honor?
Whoa.
This hit me right in the heart – hard.
As I turned this over in my mind and in my heart, I thought about soldiers. Yes, soldiers. Think about it. A soldier in dress uniform. Walking proud and with honor. He stands straight. His uniform is impeccable – every button gleaming, every ribbon spotless, everything in place and pressed. His shoes are shined. He walks with purpose and holds his head high. He is proud to wear the uniform and it shows.
Do I walk with great honor? I’m a proud to be a Christian?
Or do I act as if I’m doing God a favor by just showing up.
I know I’ve nothing without Christ and apart from Him I can do nothing (John 15:5), but sometimes I need a reminder. Like a post on Facebook.
Amen, Mary!
Hi Mary
Sometimes you make my brain hurt in a good way,I needed to hear that today because there are days I just show up and do not act like a Christian, especially around family they will pick out everything wrong and nothing good. So I have the worst time especially with my elderly parent I take care boy she knows what buttons to push ouch and double ouch my life gets pretty out of control then. Mary I am so thankful that you keep pointing us to Jesus and I am very honored to call you my friend. Thank you for your post, I need to live a life worth the calling that Jesus called me to, and polish my armor and wear it proudly and not just show up.
Carol
Love you girl
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Perspective. Needed perspective. Thanks to you and the Facebook poster.
It truly is an honor to be a Christian.
Sometimes we live as if it’s an honor for God to have us.