“When I Say I Am A Christian, I am saying what?”

It’s that time again when I’m responsible for weekend Council duties, which means it’s my time to share a devotional for Friday and other duties on Sunday.   It just so happens that what I am about to share simply fell in my lap, so to speak, as often seems to be the case when it’s my time.  So, while watching the news, I’m browsing through one of the many stacks of catalogs that I’ve received, (yes, I’m a catalog shopper), and the following happened upon me.  I thought at the time that this would be a perfect message to share for my next devotional.  For those of you who will be reading this, I’m sure you’ve said, rather heartfelt and emphatically, countless times that you are “a Christian”.  What that means to you and how others might perceive what it means, can be quite different.  So, I’ll share the following, which was inscribed on a plaque that I found quite interesting.  The editing, with correct punctuation, and the Scripture verses are my only addition. For every verse I found, which I thought spoke to the message, there’d be hundreds more, for which you are encouraged to research on your own.  I hope when I say that “I am a Christian”, the world sees that I am exemplifying Christ, our Lord.

“WHEN I SAY I AM A CHRISTIAN” PLAQUE

When I say I am a Christian, I’m not shouting I’ve been saved! I’m whispering, I get lost sometimes. That’s why I choose this way.  (1) Luke 19:10; When I say I am a Christian, I don’t speak with human pride.  I’m confessing that I stumble, needing God to be my guide. (2) Psalm 56:13; When I say I am a Christian, I’m not trying to be strong.  I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on. (3) Phil.4:13; When I say I am a Christian, I’m not bragging of success.  I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot pay the debt. (4) James 2:5; When I say I am a Christian, I don’t think I know it all.  I submit to my confusion, asking humbly to be taught. (5) Hebrews 12:11; When I say I am a Christian, I’m not claiming to be perfect.  My flaws are all too visible, but God believes I’m worth it. (6) 2Cor 3:5; When I say I am a Christian, I still feel the sting of pain.  I have my share of heartache.  That’s why I seek God’s name. (7) John 8:12; When I say I am a Christian, I do not wish to judge.  I have no authority.  I only know I’m loved. (8) Romans:5-8.

(1) For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10; (2) For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling that I may walk before God in the Light of Life. Psalm 56:13; (3) I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Phil 4:13; (4) Listen my dear brothers and sisters; Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the Kingdom He promised those who love Him. James 2:5; (5) For by the grace given  me I say to every one of you, do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3; (6) Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2Cor 3:5; (7) When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world…” John 8:12; (8) But God demonstrates His own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8.

Have a very blessings-filled weekend and week to follow. We invite and welcome you to join us Sundays at Grace Harbor for Adult Bible Study at 9:00 a.m., where the Book of James (Chapter 5) is currently the study, and Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. 

Love In Him, Charlotte Adams