Are you ashamed to speak the name of Jesus Christ?

 

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16) Recently, I watched a TV interview by a musician who I featured on my blog some time ago, I listened carefully to him talk up his music, his history, his present inclinations and releases along with his unending desire to get an elusive music award for his considerable talents. Only once during the entire interview did I hear him mention anything about God (and that in an offhand sort of way) and NEVER did he speak the name of Jesus. I don't know about you, but I think it was a missed opportunity to give a testimony to the transforming power of Christ in the lives of those of us who have been born again. (John 3:7) Now I don't claim to be a judge of anyone's personal walk with the Lord, if indeed there is one with that person, but I do know what Scripture plainly says. It seems like many so-called Christian musicians (including myself at times) want to deny the Lord in our songs and kind of ride the fence just in case so we can get a 'crossover' hit into the secular world or not offend anyone. Well the truth is, the straight gospel is very offensive to people because it convicts them of sin and Jesus said so himself (Luke 9:26). So many of us, musicians or not, are afraid to proclaim Christ publicly for fear of retaliation, mocking or even worse in some places. I don't want to live like that. I'm not saying that every song we sing, or every creative work we do, has to mention Christ (although that is what is surely expected of us for the highest rewards in glory as the Apostle Paul said, "For me to live is Christ but to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). We all have to live and exercise the measure of grace that the Lord has bestowed upon each of us individually and sometimes just being a good Christian friend or co-worker is enough. But if I were miraculously ever given the opportunity to go live on TV and talk about my music and potentially reach millions, you had better believe I would mention Jesus Christ somewhere and praise Him for His inspiration and transforming work that he's done in this sinner's life. And all of us stand guilty before God unless we stand before Him clothed in the righteousness of our Savior's redeeming blood that He shed on the cross. But don't take my word for it. Read Romans 3. If you are reading this and have no idea what I'm talking about, then you need to stop right now and ask Christ Jesus to forgive of your sins, repent, seek His free gift of eternal life to whosoever should call on His name (John 3:16) Free yourself through the atoning work that the Son of God, the Son of Man did on the cross. What are you waiting for? He will give you life as you never experienced and you will sing His praises like you have never done before. This is the message of Patient Chill's latest release. Please heed the message. Don't be held captive by Satan and his world of death and destruction anymore. Be 1000% certain of your salvation. Call on Jesus this very moment! He's waiting for you to come to Him. CLICK IMAGE TO LISTEN ON SOUND CLOUD

Free Yourself (lyrics) Free yourself, free yourself Come together one last time We are children of the light Bought by precious blood sublime So claim the prize won by Christ You need no cash or alibis Turn your face to follow Him Forget your lies, forget your sin Hear me now, hear the sound Of freedom ringing in the night Lift your eyes, lift your hearts Take the gift that has no price Free yourself, free yourself Don’t stop to breathe, don’t look back Face the future of eternity Full of promise, full of peace Free yourself, it’s all free No need for bargains on your knees Just ask for blessings, ask for life Catch the wave of the Spirit ride Don’t turn aside or lose your stride Step it up and take the cup That’s filled with love so out of sight It blows your mind in the dead of night!

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