Devotion#22 : I will proclaim your name

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.” Psalm 22:22

When I was a young Christian, it bothered me that some church leaders expected me to share my faith with others. This was difficult. I was introverted and shy. I wasn’t in the habit of sharing anything personal with anyone. Also, I didn’t grow up in a churched environment and felt like I didn’t know much about Christian faith. What if I was asked a question I didn’t know the answer to? I didn’t fully understand that faith wasn’t knowing information, but being in a relationship with God. 

Over the years, I’ve learnt that we proclaim our faith in many ways. Today’s verse specifically says we’re to proclaim God’s name to our brothers and sisters, among the assembled people. When we attend Christian gatherings and activities we’re proclaiming that this is a good use of our time and resources. If we commit to attending these events regularly and engage in the singing, praying and listening to the preaching, then we’re proclaiming our faith. Our attentiveness can encourage others to be more focused. Furthermore, sharing with other believers builds our confidence to share with those without faith, since we’re already in the habit of talking about our beliefs. 

David continues, “Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord. His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done” (v.30-31). Future generations will hear about “the wonders of the Lord” as we spontaneously talk about our faith in our homes and as we go about our daily lives. 

Proclaiming our faith isn’t a burden but a natural way of sharing what’s important to us. 

Let’s pray …

Thank you Lord that you’ve changed my life. Therefore, I have a message worth sharing. I will proclaim your name by the way I live and speak with others.

In Jesus’ name
Amen

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