Walking Witnesses…

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." – Acts 1:8.

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While attending a university in London, Mahatma Gandhi became almost convinced that the Christian religion was the one true, supernatural religion in the world.

Upon graduation, and still seeking evidence that would make him a committed Christian, young Gandhi accepted employment in East Africa and for seven months lived in the home of a family who were members of a Christian church.

But as the months passed and he saw the casualness of their attitude toward the cause of God, heard them complain when they were called upon to make a sacrifice for the kingdom of God, and sensed their general religious apathy.

Gandhi's interest turned to disappointment. He said, “No, it is not the one true, supernatural religion I had hoped to find. Indeed, a good religion but just one more of the many religions in the world.”

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Let us remember that as children of God we are not called to do witnessing but to be Christ's witnesses. Wherever we are, wherever we go, whatever we do – in all circumstances at all times we are being witnesses of Christ.

The following words were on a poster in the office at a Christian college”

“The living truth is what I long to see,

I cannot live on what used to be,

So close your Bible and show me how

The Christ you talk about is living now.”

St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words.”

As God’s children let us be His witness in every circumstance, at all times.

May people see Jesus in you and me, so that they will want Jesus in them.

Stay Blessed!