Feed the Mike

At a recent high school graduation ceremony, a Senior Valedictorian had his microphone shut off as soon as he began speaking about the importance his faith played in his life.

A most recent NBC interview with the wife of one of the 19 Arizona firemen killed in action last week was re-edited for online residence; they edited out her words of how her walk with Christ will get her through this difficult time.

I admit, this second one got me angry. This fireman and another 18 men  gave their lives to protect other people's lives and homes.
If you ask me, under these dire circumstances of what had happened, not letting this woman's voice be heard was disrespectful.

It's unfortunate that these are the times we are living in America, where the importance of not wanting to offend anyone is the priority.

But to those of us who are followers of Christ all I can say is, "Don't silence your voice."

The Lord gave Joshua, the successor to Moses in leading the Israelites, some strong words of encouragement:

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:8-9)

If God is for you, who can be against you?

Joshua is just one of many men throughout the Bible and throughout history who have seen God's glory shine through their witness and walk. Joshua chose to believe and obey God and through his 25 years of adventures Joshua witnessed:

River waters part

Walls crumble

The sun stand still

And 31 kingdoms conquered

There are literally millions of us Joshua's in the world who have chosen to trust God in everything we do. God wants us to be successful within our walk with Him. In fact, God even declares this to Joshua:

And the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with you." (Joshua 3:7)

God will exalt you in the sight of many as long as you trust and obey Him. Don't silence your voice, God's got your back.

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