A Magnolia's Heart Beats

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:9-11

Acknowledging Christ as Lord is something we will all do one day. I rejoice in that and used to wonder if it would be something we would do individually or collectively. I acknowledge Him as Lord each time I pray, but what a privelege it would be to bow with everyone on earth and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, all to the glory of God!

Can you imagine? Not only Christians, but people who have mocked or denied God, finally acknowledging Him as Lord? Oh, the glory that will be brought to God to see His precious Son honored! My heart breaks each time I see Christ mocked or denied. I am not smug when I say that I'm looking forward to the day when I see Christ acknowledged as Lord, but humbled at the thought of what it will be like for those who have scorned Him.

Somehow, someway, we need to reach and reason with people and take every opportunity we can to witness to them before it is too late.

Witnessing is not one of my strong suits. But reaching out to others doesn't have to be about knocking on doors and going down the Romans Road of Salvation with them, although that's a good thing, if that's your gift!

REACH OUT

R - remember to pray for others.

E - encourage others by your daily walk with the Lord.

A - accept the opportunities God places before you to share Him.

C - care deeply and passionately for the lost.

H - help others in any way you can - even the small ways count!

O - open your eyes to see those who need the Lord.

U - utter His Word to them through song, prayer, a card, or a note.

T - talk with them - converse about *your* relationship with the Lord.

We just have to be on the lookout and be willing to reach out. Will I be able to say I never let an opportunity pass me by?

I will reach out to others more and more, realizing that I'd rather be confessing You as Lord with fellow Christians than non-believers who I had the opportunity to share You with but never did. May I never miss an opportunity to share my faith in ways that please You and honor You. May you give me the words to say and the grace to live this life so that others may come to a saving knowledge of You through me. May I be willing, Lord, to reach out.

WFW is hosted by Amydeanne each Wednesday. Please visit her and also the other ladies who have posted. You will be blessed, indeed!