If you’re an American who’s been alive for more than a few years, I’m sure you’ve seen people take a stand for what they believe. Our Constitution provides for things like free speech and freedom of assembly. So, if we feel strongly about something, Americans can even stand on the Capitol steps and proclaim it. That’s a great example of freedom at work. Unfortunately, there are less and less Americans willing to take a stand for Jesus.

Maybe you’ve seen one of those movies where a guy saves another guy’s life…and then the guy whose life was saved feels an obligation to serve and payback the first guy. Well, the story in the Bible is sort of like that.

There was a man about 2,000 years ago who took a stand and sacrificed His own life for his friends. His name was Jesus. I know it sounds corny and old-fashioned these days to talk or write like this, but if it’s the truth (and it is), it’s unimportant whether it fits in with the current trends or not.

I became a Christian at the age of 13 when I listened to my Grandmother tell me the story of salvation for the umpteenth time. It was awesome to me to know that I’d have everlasting life…and that I would meet my Creator face to face one day. But I didn’t always take a stand for Him. I spent many years of my life being what I thought was a “nice guy”. And I went about my business with my own salvation assured…not too concerned about anyone else’s.

About 20 years ago I began to be very concerned about my fellow man, though, and I started to connect with others I saw taking a stand for Jesus. It was the best and simplest (and most difficult) choice I’ve made in life.

And now…I’m asking you to consider the same choice. Your Creator (yes, even if you don’t believe, you have the same Creator as me) wants you to know and feel His everlasting, hopeful and faithful love. All He asks is that you’re not ashamed to tell others about Him. Join me, and let’s…

Take A StandӬ

If you take a stand and you stand for the Way,
You might never be rich.
But no gold here beats the treasure in Heaven,
And you’ll know which is which.
Angels are gonna rejoice,
And we’re gonna get to see how
The Lord will judge the ones who wait.
So better take a stand right now.

If you take a stand and you stand for the Truth,
You could lose a good friend.
But if you lose the whole wide world
And keep your soul, you win in the end.
All eyes are gonna look up.
All knees are gonna bow,
And when that time comes it’s too late.
You gotta take a stand right now.

If you take a stand and you stand for Life,
People might laugh and make fun.
And Jesus didn’t say it was gonna be easy,
But you’ll be with Him when this life is done.
No more livin’ like this;
By the sweat of your brow,
And if you want God’s paradise,
You better take a stand right now.

© Copyright Tony Funderburk 2008

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