Neutral ground?

Do our actions, words and day-to-day decisions draw others to ponder with awe-filled fear and curiosity - upon why is it Jesus we choose to make a stand for? Or have we grown so complacent in our stand, that we are glorified in the eyes of the world as nice, agreeable, practical Christians who have no problems conforming to and fitting into it, with its many norms and cultures? Do we make compromises, being ashamed to own our Lord or defend His cause?

God forbid. We cannot be merely signposts that point people, "That way to heaven," but at the fork of the road, may we also stand firm on the narrower path less taken, that men may only either choose to stand facing Christ in us... or to turn their backs and bid us farewell - perhaps forever.

Jesus did not command us to be nice people so that we can please everyone. Christ Himself lived for the favor of His Heavenly Father. This caused many to love Him - and yet, many more to hate Him. In the end, His life left all men with the need to make a decision, with no neutral ground to stand. Such is a life of impact.

God, help us.