Two-minute read.
“Hurry up! Let’s get outta here!”
Seven words you hear in any robber-type movie. As the thieves loot the bank, and the cops draw near, one of the crew inevitably yells, “Let’s get outta here!” I’m sure I’ve said it myself when doing something I know I shouldn’t do.
On the other hand, when the main character takes a stand, based on truth, entire movies come to life as they boldly pursue righteousness. Erin Brokovich, the 2000 drama, comes to mind. A single mother, working for a lawyer, discovers groundwater contamination caused by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, which resulted in cancerous tumors for numerous victims. Pursuing truth, Erin never backed down, standing up for those affected and finding justice through the legal system.
When someone knowingly sins, they try to run away from the guilt and consequences of their actions. But pursuing truth gives us boldness, because at its core, we find Christ.
“Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”
John 18:37
Not everyone loves, nor searches for truth. They spend their lives fleeing from their actions. But for those who seek truth, they will find Jesus, and in Him, we have all we need. God guides us, helping us do the next right thing. As we learn to follow the Savior, we’ll become bolder as we discover our purpose by loving God and others.
Live for nail-scarred hands and experience the boldness that comes from righteous living, doing the next right thing. Watch the wicked flee as you stand firm, secure in Christ’s love and His purpose for you.
Journal Question:
When have you fled from wrongdoing?
In what ways does Christ give you boldness?
How would you define righteous living?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us directions for living. Please help us obey Your commands and become bolder in our mission as we give our lives to You.
IJNIP. Amen
