Life, A Theater For Christ

Philippians 1:20 

"According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing

I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so 

now also Christ shall be magnified in my body,

whether it be by life, or by death."

    It is Paul's conviction that the situation in which he finds himself will result in his salvation. Even his imprisonment, and even the almost hostile preaching of his personal enemies, It may sound like Paul is talking about his safety, in which Paul will be saying that he is quite sure that the matter will end in his release. But that can hardly be the meaning here, since Paul goes on to say that he cannot be sure whether he will live or die.
    I believe he may mean his salvation in heaven. In that case Paul would be saying that his conduct in the opportunity which this situation provides will be his witness in the day of judgment. There is a great truth here. In any situation of opportunity or challenge, a man is acting not only for time, but also for eternity. A man's reaction to every situation in time is a witness for or against him in eternity.
    Paul is certain that in Christ he will find courage never to be ashamed of the gospel; and that through Christ his labors will be made effective for all men to see. So, then, if Paul courageously and effectively seizes his opportunity, Christ will be glorified in him. It does not matter how things go with him. If he dies, his will be the martyr's crown; if he lives, his will be the privilege still to preach and to witness for Christ, and he very well did.
    My Friends, "our body should be a theater in which Christ's glory is displayed."  Here is the hard responsibility of the Christian. Once we have chosen Christ, by our life and conduct we bring either glory or shame to Him. A leader is judged by his followers; and Christ is judged by our actions. "Let's all make a True Faithful Showing For Christ"!
Amen!

Reading: (Phil. 1:19-20)
Ref: (HG SB)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry

followers; and Christ is judged by us.