“…everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven. Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” Matthew 10:32-34

Age brings perks. And one perk Katie and I enjoy is earning dining rewards cards. That gives us the ability to eat out for not much more than if we cooked a meal at home. Sunday we were in a restaurant. When the waiter came to serve us, he was wearing a rather large cross earring. I asked him his name, he said “Seth.” “Ohhhh… good Bible name!” I said. He took our order and left.

While Seth proceeded to wait on us, I sat and waited for Him to return to our table. I had a spiritual nudge and couldn’t wait to follow through. “So Seth, are ye a JESUS guy?” I asked. He mumbled the non-committing “well I believe in God” statement. “No, No,” I said. “Do you believe in Jesus Christ and are you sure you’re going to Heaven when you die?” He said, “Well, no one can know for sure!”

Moving on I said, “I know I’M going to heaven!” Then I asked, “why are you wearing a copy of the horrific, torture device that killed Jesus, from your ear?” Standing a few feet away, I asked him to step closer to hear God’s message. “I’m going to guess that you are a Christian, and that you go to church regularly… am I right?” “Yes sir.” He replied. “Now listen to me son, and learn this.” I said.

Today’s Bible verse was what I told him, then asked, “tell me true, have you invited Jesus into your heart as Lord and Savior.” He said “Yes.” I asked, “why are you scared or ashamed?” That caught his attention. He hadn’t realized that being non committal about Jesus was really an act of disobedience! I encouraged him to be proud and stand up for Christ, even if someone belittles him.

Seth was the age where I was when I learned this same verse. The relationship I have with Him can only grow and thrive when I walk and talk with, and about Him. He wants me to be a WITNESS standing out FOR Him. Not hiding out, like someone in a witness protection program. Are YOU a bold witness for Jesus Christ? Do you share the Good News of Christ with those around you?

If the Cross fits you… wear and share it!