The Creed of a Bold Jesus Follower

We were given this creed at a summer retreat a few weeks ago. I was really challenged and encouraged by it, I hope you will be, too.

(writen by a young African who was martyred for his faith)

"I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made -- I'm a disciple of Christ!

I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure!

I'm finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talk, cheap giving and dwarfed goals.

My face is set, my course is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, for the cause of Jesus Christ.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till everyong knows, work till He stops me and when He comes for His own, He will have no trouble recognizing me because my banner will have been clear.

With this knid of resolve we will, with God's help, have strength to survive against our cultural stream, or perhaps even reverse it. Of course, we are a minority, but armed with the promises of God we can have spiritual impact that is greater than our numbers might suggest.

It may come down to this question: Are you willing to pay the price?"