11TH JANUARY
1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
Be ready to give an account for what you believe!
The Archbishop of Canterbury posted on his Facebook page why he is a Christian. Here’s what he said:
“People often ask me why I’m a Christian. Here’s what I tell them.
I’m a Christian because Jesus Christ found me and called me, around 40 years ago. I’m a Christian because it makes sense to me, because Jesus rose from the dead – he conquered death and sin and suffering. I’m a Christian because in Jesus I see the God who didn’t say, “This is how you lot have got to behave, and I’m going to watch you and judge you.” Instead he came alongside us and lived in the middle of the absolute foulest mess, and died unjustly young in great agony, and bore all that was wrong in this world on his shoulders. I’m a Christian because in my own experience I’ve run away and God has met me and yet not been angry with me. When I’ve failed he’s picked me up and healed and strengthened me.
That’s why I’m a Christian. And that’s why, whatever happens, whatever stupid mistakes, I know that even at the end of it all, even if everything else fails, God doesn’t — and he will not fail even to the end of my life.”
The Bible tells us to be ready to give an account for what we believe. Just like the Archbishop of Canterbury you too must be ready to tell people why you are a Christian.
MAKE IT PERSONAL
Take a few minutes to do what the Archbishop of Canterbury did. Write down 3 paragraphs explaining why you are a Christian. Feel free to share your response on social media.