Have you heard of the story about a young cowardly soldier named Alexander who served under the command of Alexander The Great, one of the greatest military leaders in history?. This young soldier was brought before the mighty general to face his punishment for his gutless actions.
Alexander The Great asked the young soldier, "What is your name, soldier?" "Alexander, your highness." the soldier replied. Enraged by his answer, the general asked the soldier again two more times to say his name aloud. But each time the same reply was given. after soldier replied the third time, Alexander The Great looked him straight in the eye and said with burning fury, "Soldier, either change your behavior or change your name."
In much same way, when we call ourselves Christians, we are taking on Christ's name. As the Alexander the Great story challenges, are living up to that name?
C.S Lewis once said that for every person you encounter in your day, you either lead them one step closer to heaven or one step closer to hell. Most of the people who need God's grace around the world will encounter you personally, the only question is which path are you going to lead them?
© Youth Under Christ's Kingdom
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