We Should be a Witness to Jesus Christ
“You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth – Acts 1:88)
By reflecting the qualities and virtues of Jesus Christ, we should be a witness to Him. Our neighbours should testify about us, “They are Christians who will never look for or mind others business and they will not speak any unnecessary word and never have spoken even one word ill about others or made a complaint about others. We have always seen them with cheerful disposition, they move
elegantly with manners, show respect and love for others. Our colleagues and supervisors or managers in our office should testify about us, “He is a good, true Christian. He is trustworthy, honest, sincere and hard working. Give him any job, we don’t have to enquire about it second time. It will be done by him. Every Christian should earn such a testimony from every one in the office, home, neighborhood and in all our contacts and relationships with others and be a witness to Jesus Christ reflecting His holiness, love, gentleness and righteousness at all times, even in the face of adverse circumstances and trials. “By this all will come to know that you are my disciples (Jn 13:35)”. The sweet fragrance of Jesus Christ’s purity and holiness should be reflected in all our dealings. 2 Cor 2:15 says that “We are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing”. Christianity is not related to external changes (Mat 23:26). It calls for an inner change, a total change in our attitude, our thinking, heart, our outlook on life, sins etc. By seeing our attitudes, habits, righteousness, others should be encouraged to wish, long for to lead such a holy and loveable life. Others should be able to understand that this discipline, holiness, in our life is the culmination and result of following Jesus Christ and imbibing His teachings in the Bible. We should never differentiate between a rich and a poor, educated and an illiterate, higher caste or lower caste, or any religion but treat every body equally without any disparity, show our love to them and help them because THESE RELIGIONS, CASTE, CREED ARE NOT CREATED BY GOD BUT MADE BY MEN. In Christ there is neither Greek nor Jew, free nor slave, other castes nor other country (Col 3:11). A real, true Christian should shun and get away from all the worldly likings, ambitions, lust, jealous, greed, anger, revenging attitudes, talking ill about others, luxuries and lead a humble, peaceful and simple contended life in Christ. They are only true Christians. When we lead such a life, the Lord’s abundant blessings, peace, happiness, grace shall always be on us. There will be problems, sufferings, sickness and difficult times in Christian life. Jesus Christ has told
S. THAYAPPAN 117 in John 16:33 that “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome this world”. But among all that, the Lord’s comforting hands, His embrace, His consoling, His divine everlasting grace and peace will be showered on us. His mighty power that had overcome this world will protect us and carry us forward. Experience it and see it for yourself.