January 6th
Read: Proverbs 11:30; 1 Peter 4:12-19; Revelation 3:14-19
CHRISTIANS ANONYMOUS
When we’re safe and secure in our worship and sure
That no mocking or suffering we’re called to endure,
We praise Christ with song and our faces aglow
As we bask in the fellowship brethren may show;
But in workplace or school, where ‘the world’ is the rule,
We camouflage Him (so we won’t look a fool).
“Christians Anonymous”, that is our plight,
Christ’s people-in-hiding, yes, quite out of sight.
“Go, tell the world,” He said long ago.
“So that nations and kindred will all come to know
All power is mine, and I give it to you,
And I’ll fight the battles when you remain true.”
But we quail at the task and for comfort we ask,
And in people’s approval we so often bask.
“Christians Anonymous”, that is the game
We play, as we rest in the Savior’s dear name.
Yes, we’ll go to Heaven, but His name gives us power
To witness for Him in this, our brief hour;
And unless we are faithful to shed light for Him,
Our light will grow weak, and our message will dim.
“Christians Anonymous”, a group so lukewarm
That our presence avails neither good nor yet harm.
We who now quail before man and his ways
Will soon stand before Christ, the Lord of our days.
Believer, the Word says that Hell’s demon band
Will fall before those who for Christ strong will stand.
The ones who will witness and walk in His way
Will survive all the onslaughts to fight the next day,
For the pain and the suffering are part of His love
Which prepares us for glory with Jesus above.
“Christians Anonymous”, wake from your sleep!
Test His great power and love wide and deep.
Do these words challenge you? Or do they anger you and bring defensive words to your mind? Do they bring you to your knees in repentance or set your jaw? We are very quick to tell others of family or personal exploits. Why is it so difficult to tell others of Jesus, our Savior?
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to accept Your rebuke if it is indeed deserved in my life. Then help me to tell others of You.