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Introduction
Have you ever been afraid to do something?
We have all been there, there have been times when we were afraid to do something that we knew was right.
In the late 1930’s and early 1940’s Europe was rocked by the terror of Nazi Germany.
Millions of Jews, gypsies, catholics, and other dissenters were arrested and sent to concentration camps where they would meet their death through the evil Nazi regime.
Though many officials in occupied territories would willingly participate in the arrest and slaughter of the Jewish people some world rebel.
In the south east of France a small town called Le Chambon was one such place.
They hid Jewish people in their town, they would obtain forged ration cards to get Jewish people food, and they would even help to smuggle them into Switzerland where they would be safe from Nazi persecution.
Initially when Pastor Andre Trocme tried to lead his congregation to help the oppressed people they were scared.
What would happen if the Nazi’s found out?
But the people realized that God was calling them to save the Jews and eventually between 5 and 6 thousand Jewish people were saved by the actions of the people at Le Chambon.
We are all called to proclaim God’s message
We are part of his family, created in his Image
Those of us who choose Christ are adopted into God’s holy family
As part of God’s family the world will be blessed through us
We are the ones who God has designated to spread his message, all believers.
It is up to all of us to tell the world about Jesus
Through our actions
And through our words
Putting Yourself out there is scary
It is hard to step out of your comfort zone, to be different
We all make excuses
Jeremiah claimed he was too young, he didn’t know how to speak
Moses had a stutter
Gideon was unsure of himself
What is your excuse?
I don’t want to be ridiculed
I don’t know the right words to say
No one will believe me anyway
I don’t want to lose friends or family
The Holy Spirit Gives us the power to Speak
We don’t have an excuse
God says “no excuses”
When we allow the Holy Spirit to guide us we can do amazing things
Elijah brought dry bones to life
Peter and the other disciples were able to speak in every language to the people
Peter and John Healed
Steven spoke in front of the sanhedrin
Paul predicted a ship wreck, cast out demons, spread the gospel.
All we have to do is submit to the Holy Spirit.
Conclusion
I know this brings up the question, then what is my responsibility as the pastor?
Well that’s simple, my responsibility is to teach you, to prepare you to be sent out into the world.
To spread the Gospel.
This place where we gather on Sunday mornings is not and should never be a fortress that we come and hide in.
Church should be a place were we come to be refreshed, to be prepared, and to be sent out to do God’s work.
This is why it is so important to come to church, because without this fellowship we will never be prepared to do the work he has given us all to do.
So you, who are called to prophets for Jesus Christ, to speak God’s message to a lost and broken world I give you this charge.
Go out into the world, be bold as lions, and proclaim the healing power of Christ.
Let us pray.
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