He rejoiced at the opportunity to be clear about Christ and the Gospel.
Interacting with the elite Roman military guard he seized the opportunity to clarify Christ. The Gospel of Christ is who Christ is and what he has come to do. It's not about me and my efforts, rather it is all about Christ who He is and we what He has done that we could not do for ourselves. A true Christian trusts in Christ as he turns away from himself to rely on Christ alone for salvation.
Clarity about the Gospel leads to courage in Christ. We can be encouraged by the courage of others in speaking of Christ. Occupy Boston - Sacred Place opportunity for Christians to engage people who are disillusioned with big business and big government and even with the church. Worship as witness to former Mormons who are disillusioned with the Church of the Latter Day Saints view of God and their relationship with God.
Paul rejoiced that Christ was proclaimed. Christ and Him crucified. The advancement of the Gospel was at the center of his aspirations. What do you aspire to? Is the Gospel at the center of it all, taking priority over all other ambition and aspiration?
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