Confident Christianity: Be confident in who you are in Jesus Christ!

Be honest....you know we are all fans of watching the "bad" and bruttle American Idol and America's Got Talent Auditions. They are hilarious and I constantly think to myself, "Are these people serious?" I feel bad because they are so incredibly confident in something they don't seem to be SO talented in! While watching some "mishap" videos my little sister showed me, the thought came to my mind... As Christians, are we willing to step out of our comfort zones like these people do to share the love and saving grace of Jesus Christ?

Watch these heart-breaking auditions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSVCPATjBhU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq871tWhM78

As you can hear in the videos, these people are being told to get off the stage and the audience is booing them throughout their routines. Despite how sad it may seem when they are booed and told to get off the stage, I respect them. I respect them for trying and obviously doing what they love. We can learn a few things from them...but the most important lesson I think we can learn is to be confident in who we are in Jesus Christ. Don't be afraid to get out there and show how amazing our Savior is. There will be people in the world who will "boo" us for our beliefs, but in the end, it won't matter - we were created for a purpose and that purpose wasn't to "make friends with the world" (Romans 12:2). We may stand out because we aren't conforming to the patterns of the world, we might be looked down upon at times, but, boy oh, boy will it be worth it!

Joshua 24:15, "....But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

Be encouraged today, maybe you are feeling like you "don't fit in" with the people around you - we as Christians, need to encourage one another and build each other up in Christ's love. 1 Thes. 5:11, "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

Blessings to you today as you step out of your comfort zone into a realm of unknowns. One thing is known----you will never be alone if you are a follower of Jesus Christ. Be confident in who you are in Jesus Christ!