Kerusso Daily Devotional

A Spirit of Courage

Kerusso Season 1 Episode 2089

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If you’ve ever wondered what the best way might be to share your faith and defend it in the modern world, it might help to look at past examples.

In the Bible, the husband-and-wife team of Priscilla and Aquila shared Christ with Apollos, who would become a famous early evangelist. In colonial England, the abolitionist William Wilberforce shamed his own government into freeing slaves.

Jude 1:3 says, “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people.”

Today more than ever, it’s truly important that Christians prepare to defend our faith. The world is hurting and dying. People the world over desperately need the love of Christ, and they will have questions. They might wonder about the divinity of Jesus, or ask you specifically how to be saved.

You should be ready to answer, and do so with a heart full of love and compassion. And don’t be afraid to be bold!

Let’s pray.

Lord, give us a spirit of courage in this chaotic world. Help us to love as you love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

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Why Look Back For Guidance

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If you've ever wondered what the best way might be to share your faith and defend it in the modern world, it might help to look at some past examples. In the Bible, the husband and wife team of Priscilla and Aquila shared Christ with Apollos, who would then become a famous early evangelist. In Colonial England, the abolitionist William Wilberforce shamed his own government into freeing slaves.

Jude’s Call To Defend Faith

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Jude 1.3 says, Dear friends, I'd been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people.

Answer Questions With Love And Boldness

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Today, more than ever, it's truly important that Christians prepare to defend their faith. The world is hurting and dying. People the world over desperately need the love of Christ. And they'll have questions. They might wonder about the divinity of Jesus or ask you specifically how to be saved. You should be ready to answer and do so with a heart full of love and compassion. And don't be afraid to be bold.

A Prayer For Courage

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Let's pray. Lord, give us a spirit of courage in this chaotic world. Help us to love as you love. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Starting Faith Talks And Resources

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