There once was a deacon and faithful follower of Christ named Romanus who lived in 4th century Palestine during one of the many persecutions Christians faced at the hands of the ancient Roman Empire. Romanus was condemned for his faith at Antioch and killed in AD 303. However, before he was strangled to death Romanus was scourged, put on the rack, torn with hooks, cut with knives, had his face scarified, his teeth beaten from their sockets and his hair plucked out by the roots; he never renounced his faith. I wonder what Romanus would think of most Christians living in the 21st century church of the United States of America? What would Romanus have done with the kind of freedom to live and share his faith we enjoy today?
Many ask, "How can we change our country?" God has already told us how real change happens. Real change comes when a person receives the Gospel of Jesus Christ and becomes a Christian. Share the Gospel with someone today so they might be saved from sin and radically changed. Share the Gospel so a new mouth might praise, worship, love, adore and give honor to the God who deserves such from every heart He created. Be a part of real change.
Don't neglect the gift of freedom God has given you as a citizen of the United States! Be a part of what God is doing in the world around you today. Share your faith!
James
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