Hebrews 13: 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Sometimes we are asked to step outside of our comfort zone to speak for Christ. This is certainly the case for missionaries in many of the countries where preaching the gospel can mean death. I must commend Leading the Way ministries for their work in the middle east. I have been invited for an interview on a Christian TV Station, which is a tremendous opportunity. As I looked over the introductory questionnaire and contemplated, I became gripped with fear. My own failures over the years began to come to mind and guilt covered my view of Christ. I suddenly feared rejection and felt so unworthy to speak for Christ. I prayed earnestly and then yesterday morning as I listened to Charles Stanley preach regarding fear—my answer came. My focus suddenly shifted from me and turned upon Christ. He who bore my guilt, my shame and my sin on the cross. He upholds me in his right hand of righteousness–not my righteousness–His. God is able to accomplish His work through me and to speak through me as long as I keep my focus on Him. Look at verse 10 below and let that become your battle cry in any moment of fear.
Isaiah 41: 9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
I then via podcast joined my son at Church in Missouri and heard an incredible sermon as to how God sees things upside down from how the world sees them, that the poor in Christ are rich because of their relationship with Him. Then they sang this song "All I have is Christ". I encourage you to watch this video to the song–such a powerful song and such a powerful illustration. I do not know how God will use the interview; but I do know that my greatest desire is to bring Him Glory. So I will take my eyes off of me and place them on Him. As I die to self and let Him use this ransomed life–focused on Him; He will speak through me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3lwsOPEpMw