On Trial

As events move ahead in Libya, there are those who are seeking the evidence which will be used to put Colonel Gaddafi on trial for crimes against humanity.
It reminds me of the old poster outside a church, which said, 'If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?'
Every day, we who claim to follow Jesus are 'on trial', as people around us are making up their minds about Jesus and what following him is about..
There used to be a great song we sang, 'They are watching you, marking all you do, hearing the things that you say. Will they see the Saviour as He lives in you, as you walk with Him each day?' A challenging question!
Today, I will be meeting people, running RoadRunners, planning for events and doing admin today. Will Jesus be seen? I hope so.
Jesus himself gave encouragement to those facing persecution and trial. ' “And when you are brought to trial in the synagogues and before rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how to defend yourself or what to say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what needs to be said.” (Luke 12.11-12)
As we remain open to the Holy Spirit, who enabled Jesus in his ministry, we will find we can speak, act, and shine for Jesus. What a relief that is!
Best wishes,
Richard