Are You Ready?

Grace and Peace Ekklesia Family

Are you ready to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?

“The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus. And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: ‘Jesus is the Messiah.’” — Acts 5:41–42 (NLT)

The apostles had just been beaten, shamed, and ordered to be silent. Yet they rejoiced. Why? Because suffering for Christ is not defeat—it is identification with Him. Their wounds became their witness. Their disgrace became their crown. And instead of retreating, they advanced, preaching Christ every day in public and in private.

In our time, the question rises: Are you ready to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, no matter the cost?

• Ready when it’s unpopular?

• Ready when it costs your reputation?

• Ready when the world says, “Be silent”?

The gospel is not chained. It still calls us to be bold. And just like the apostles, we must decide if we will stand in joy for Jesus, even when the world tries to shame us.

1. Count it an honor to suffer for Christ. Opposition is not a sign of failure but confirmation that you’re aligned with Him.

2. Be consistent. The apostles taught daily—faith was not reserved for Sunday but lived out every day.

3. Carry the message everywhere. From temples to houses, from pulpits to living rooms, from social media to street corners—declare that Jesus is the Messiah.

Lord Jesus, give me the boldness of the apostles. When the world says, “Be silent,” let my heart say, “I cannot stop speaking about what I’ve seen and heard.” Strengthen me to rejoice in suffering, to be faithful in witness, and to boldly proclaim that You alone are the Messiah. Amen.

Beloved, Jesus still asks, “Who will go for Me?” If your heart says, “Here am I, Lord, send me,” then take courage. Today is your opportunity to open your mouth, lift your voice, and live your life as a testimony that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

LoveUmorethanUknow

Stephan Kirby, Pastor

Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries

Ekklesiachristianlife.org