What is coming to mind, what is impacting me, what is resonating inside of me, is the "bold Christian". Lately, I've run into some bold Christians, and I am very attracted to them. Whenever I have an encounter with a bold Christian, I think "that is how it is supposed to be." People who speak up for Christ, but who don't get wrapped up in traditional church culture, traditions, routines, etc. These Christians tend to be go-getters and fun. That's right -- FUN! I LOVE the energy that comes from a bold Christian.
It is so easy to let church or denominational traditions dictate our behavior, as opposed to what is supposed to dictate our behavior, which is the Word of God. Jesus had no hesitation in correcting the Pharisees in this regard. Nor should we hesitate to correct ourselves for the same thing. If we don't, we get the boldness sucked right out of us and are simply left with a dreary, boring, tedious existence. I don't think God intended that at all. I think that God intends us to live bold, interesting lives. My basis for that is my belief that God is pretty interesting himself -- no one boring would create what God has created -- just look around. And he created us, didn't he? In his image. We are supposed to become more and more Christlike as we live an obedient life, aren't we? Well, Christ wasn't a boring, tedious, law-driven man. He traveled, he made wine from water, he met and loved lots and lots of people............he lived on the edge as it were.
As I said, I don't know what to pull out of the above-referenced scripture to tie my thoughts and experiences of the day together. Perhaps the fact that Paul wrote it that is significant. Paul was far from a wimp himself. He was bold for Christ and he seriously lived on the edge.
How am I living on the edge for Him? How can I be bold for Christ instead of living an insipid, boring, tedious, law-driven life as if that represents obedience and humility?
Thanks to my friend Kim for sharing some bold Christians with me tonight. This is Kim:
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