The Right to Speak
The other day I was watching a movie and heard the classic line, “You have the right to remain silent.”
For some reason, my mind immediately jumped to telling people about Jesus and I wanted to shout, “And, you have the right to speak!” Sure, we have the right to keep quiet, to stay in our little safe bubbles where all conversations are predictable.
However, we’re not called to silence but to declaration. Psalm 107 says, “Let the redeemed of the lord say this” or “Let the redeemed of the Lord speak out.”
As children of God, we have news too great to not tell other people. The news of Jesus Christ is way too exciting to keep only within the confines of church buildings or Bible studies. Wherever you are, and whatever you do, you have the opportunity to speak – to tell those around you of God’s son, Jesus Christ – to tell of His great love and His gift of not only eternal life, but friendship with us right now.
If you’re a student, share the good news with those on your campus. If you’re employed, talk to your co-workers about Jesus. If you use public transportation, start a conversation with your neighbor.
As people who know Jesus personally, let’s not hide in a shell and stay silent. Rather, let’s take Psalm 107 to heart and speak the Good News to those God has put in our lives.
“Wherever you are, and whatever you do, you have the opportunity to speak – to tell those around you of God’s son, Jesus Christ – to tell of His great love and His gift of not only eternal life, but friendship with us right now. ”
Psalm 107:2
“Let those who have been set free by the Lord tell their story.
He set them free from the power of the enemy.”