Sometimes you simply must speak up

We don't have quite that level of hearing and seeing. But we have heard the Good News of Jesus' love, grace, salvation, and mercy. We have seen lives changed. We have come to recognize his complete commitment to the salvation of the world and ongoing work in the lives of believers. We've seen prayers answered. We've heard a word of grace and forgiveness. We've knelt at the rail and received his body and blood. We've seen the boldness of others who have spoken out in the face of ridicule and threat of worse. Once in a while we see things we cannot ignore. Sometimes we hear words that must be repeated. When that happens, we can join Peter and John and give our witness in our own way.  It may not be the way of Peter's brashness. It might be the gentler way of John. But let it be the way God works in you, how he has touched your heart, and enlightened your soul. Let it be as real as Jesus' work in your heart and life.