As a broadcaster, it's part of my job to come up with ideas for promotions and gimmicks, not only for my show, but for the station as a whole. It's actually an important part of a lot of jobs.
When I was first back working in radio, I remember asking a co-worker about an idea I had. "I like it," she said, "you should bring it up to [the General Manager]."
"What if he hates it," I countered.
She shrugged. "Worst he can say is 'no.'"
And from that point, I was bold in presenting ideas, good and bad. Because, after all, the worst anyone could say was, "no."
So the question is, where is that boldness when it comes to telling others what Christ did for me? What is it, exactly, that I'm afraid of?
2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
Remember when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples hiding in the Upper Room? They were emboldened. They came out of hiding and preached the Gospel of Christ and, yeah, some people said no. Some people even said they were drunk. But three thousand said Yes! That's three thousand people who came to know Jesus Christ in a personal way, who were saved from sin, and death, and Hell, whose lives were changed, all because of a group of men who were unafraid to speak up.
So, why not run the Gospel up the flagpole and see who salutes? You may discover a brother or sister you never knew you had. Or, more importantly, you may even be the one who plants that seed in the life of another, and introduces him or her to the Love and Grace of Jesus Christ. The worst they can say is "no."
But, if you pray for them, and ask God to grant you boldness and clarity, maybe they'll say "yes."
This is the second in a year-long series, "Celebrate Today." A collection of devotions based on celebrations, serious and silly, throughout the year.
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