What are you going to put on the line?

In John chapter 9 we read about one of the blind men healed by Christ. We also read how he stands boldly for Christ. He gives witness to his family and friends and when facing the Pharisees he stands boldly as well. Even after his parents don't stand boldly with him he still does. Now why is that??? Simple Christ had changed his life and had made it possible for him to live a transformed life but had not done that for his parents only confirming to us that it is up to the individual to accept the gift of salvation. But at what cost did this gift come at? Lets take a look at first century Israel. In first century Israel for a person to claim Christ meant that they would be thrown out of the Synagogue. You may ask whats the big deal so you get kicked out of the synagogue...This meant you couldn't worship God, offer sacrifices, and if you were a business owner it meant that those who belonged which was the majority would NOT shop with you. Well as you may imagine he stood boldly for Christ and the formerly blind man was cast out. In life we will face situations where we will be asked to take a stand. What will you do? What are you willing to risk? Just recently Miss California Carrie Prejean faced that decision. She worked hard to reach the point she was at. She was one of the finalist for Miss USA when she was asked what was her opinion on same sex marriage. Most competitors would have probably taken a middle of the road response and stayed in the running. But she decided she was going to do what was right. Not in the eyes of the world but in the eyes of God. Well needless to say it cost her the title, but she did what was right in the sight of the Lord. In the end it cost her the crown of Miss USA but the crown she gained is and will always be superior. So you tell me are you willing to risk your dreams? Can you afford not to?

Edwin Medina