Devotional Passage: Philippians 1:18-21
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life,
or by death. Philippians 1:20
David and Maggie were unpacking boxes in their new home when a neighbor walked over to introduce herself. In the course of the conversation Maggie mentioned that she and her husband were Christians. The neighbor’s eyes lit up as she gave Maggie a warm hug and exclaimed, “I’m a Christian, too, but I keep quiet about it around here in order to get along. People would never understand.”
The Apostle Paul was facing trial in Rome knowing that his life was hanging in the balance. He could be put to death or released, based on his testimony. Even so, Christ so permeated Paul’s life that the apostle’s greatest desire was to magnify his Lord by life or by death.
Are you faithful to lift up Christ to the people around you or do you keep silent from fear of persecution or rejection?
Father, live through me to magnify the Lord Jesus in everything I say and do.
©Fall 2008 Open Windows devotional guide. Used by permission. For information about Open Windows, go online: www.lifeway.com/magazines
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