Matthew 10:32-33 - Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.”

LET’S TALK
As a child of God, you must be very definite about your commitment to Christ. The Lord Jesus made it abundantly clear that there can be no middle ground when it comes to expressing your allegiance to Him; it’s got to be all or nothing. He meant it when He said, “…whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.”

Some people deny Jesus sometimes without knowing it. For example, at school, someone might mockingly ask, “Wait, are you seriously one of those ‘church kids’?” and to protect your social image, you might laugh it off or give a vague answer like, “I just go sometimes.” You may not know it, but you just missed a big opportunity to identify with Jesus. You ought to have boldly declared, “Yes! I follow Jesus!” Some young people hide their Bibles in their backpacks when they’re at school or with friends, so people won’t ask questions; that’s wrong. The most honourable, sublime and worthy personality you could ever be identified with is the Lord Jesus. Be proud of your association with Him and those for whom He died. Never tuck your head in shame when those who are unlearned in the things of God make derogatory remarks about Christians and what they believe. Be proud of your identity as a born-again, Spirit-filled, tongue-talking child of God.

Nothing in this world is worth clinging to at the expense of your commitment to Christ. There’s no greater honour than to belong to the Lord Jesus Christ! Stand up tall for him everywhere you are and let others know that you’re a Christian. When you do, He too will speak on your behalf.

Go Deeper
2 Timothy 2:11-13; Matthew 16:24-25; Romans 1:15-16

Pray
Precious Lord Jesus, I’ve taken up my cross to follow you all the way, as my Lord, Ruler and Master! I’m not ashamed to be identified with you, since you weren’t ashamed to bear my sins upon yourself and suffer the shame of the Cross for me. I live for you every day of my life, and boldly declare your love and faithfulness to all generations. Amen

ONE YEAR
2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Ecclesiastes 1-2

TWO YEAR
Luke 22:35-43, 1 Samuel 31

Act
Post one thing on your story or status today that shows whose side you’re on: a verse, a worship song, or simply “Church was good today.”