Over Christmas break, I found a book that I got for Christmas in 1999. It's called "Jesus Freaks" written by the former members of DC Talk. It shares the life stories of those who have been killed for their faith or those who have sacrificed their lives to save the lives of others.
One story that stuck out to me particularly was the the shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado on April 20, 1999. I was 10 and I remember hearing about it--about the girl of incredible faith and courage. Her name was Cassie Bernall. She was held at gunpoint and asked about her faith. She responded "Yes" that she believed in God, and was murdered for her faith.
It seems easy when you're not in the situation to tell yourself that you would proclaim the name of Christ if held at gunpoint. But some people try to justify it. "What if you say no, live, and spend the rest of your life preaching the word. If I would have been killed, I would not have been able to reach these people".
Don't justify it.
32 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 10:32-33
Be a Jesus Freak.
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