In his book Stuntman! My Car-Crashing, Plane-Jumping, Bone-Breaking, Death-Defying Hollywood Life, Hal
Needham reflects on taking risks. Needham has slugged it out in fist
fights, raced cars at high speed, walked on wings of airborne planes,
fallen off horses, and has even been set on fire! He risked his life to
entertain film audiences and to distinguish himself as a top Hollywood
stuntman.
Paul and Barnabas were also “men who have risked their lives” (Acts
15:26). But their motivation was far different. Their goal was to exalt
Christ through the preaching of the gospel. As a missionary in the Roman
Empire, Paul faced hazards that resulted in shipwrecks, beatings,
persecution, and imprisonment—just to name a few (2 Cor. 11:22-30). But
Paul was more than willing to take these risks to make Christ known.
Many believers take risks to spread Jesus’ good news. But fear of
rejection causes others to remain silent. Have you been passively
sitting on the sidelines ignoring opportunities to share the gospel? God
has provided His Spirit to empower you (Acts 1:8) and His Word to make
the message clear (Rom. 1:16). Ask God for the courage to speak up and
witness for the Savior. Taking the risk will be well worth it.
Will you be bold in your witness
By giving lost sinners God’s Word?
Jesus will honor your service,
And sinners will surely be stirred. —Bosch
By giving lost sinners God’s Word?
Jesus will honor your service,
And sinners will surely be stirred. —Bosch
The rewards of witnessing are well worth the risks.
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