Rebel With a Cause….

So we say that we want to be different, be individuals, we hate having to conform to the establishment, and we want to stick out. We wear the clothes that makes up part of who we are, we cut and color our hair to show that we are different from others, and we strive to be remembered as who we are. Well, I have news for you. We are doing what God wants us to do.

Romans 12:2 says “²Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

We have all heard the term before of rebel with out a cause. It is something inside of us all that makes us want to make a difference and show it. This is part of what God has hard wired into us. He purposely tells us that we shouldn’t worry about what this world thinks of us or has in store for us. He wants us to stick out like a sore thumb. He wants us to stand up and show the world that we are different. So how do we do this? Simple, we put ourselves out there with our beliefs and our God in plain view for all to see. In a world that thrives on shock and awe, we must give it to them. If we can have radio personalities talking about sex and drugs in great detail on the radio so that is “in your face”. Than we can do the same. No one said that being a Christian was one of quiet demeanor. To be humble is not to be silent. Ladies and gentlemen being religious, or spiritual, or holy, or however you want to put it is not weakness. It takes courage to stand up and show who we really are in Christ. So I choose to stand up and be different. I choose to not just tell but show others just how different I am. I choose to do this because God wants me to. He wants all of us to. The day that comes when you leave this world and see Jesus, remember that your “friends” that thought bad things about you, talked about you, pointed and laughed at you because you are a proud Christian won’t be there standing next to you. There are no excuses and there is no reason not to do what we are  made to do. Be that rebel. Be a rebel for Christ!