I Peter 3:15– “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…”
America is a country that loves to do surveys. I looked up the survey results for “America’s Favorites”. You may be surprised at some of them:
America’s Favorite Game Show- Jeopardy
America’s Favorite Cookie- Oreo
America’s Favorite Cowboy- Gene Autry
America’s Favorite Foods- Steak and Chicken
America’s Favorite Sport- A toss up between baseball and football
America’s Favorite Preacher- Billy Graham
What about religions? It turns out that 71% of Americans identify themselves as Christians. However, the majority are reluctant to claim membership in any particular denomination.
Still, if we were to survey Americans, I am fairly certain the God of the Bible would win as America’s favorite. But, do the majority of Americans really know who God is? Do they know what He teaches? His laws? What about his character? His attributes? Do they believe in the existence of Heaven? Hell? Do they know what He says about the future of mankind? Do they believe He cares about them? That he answers prayer?
Where will they go to get the answers? The Bible? The internet? Their friends and neighbors?
As Christians, the Bible says that we are to be ready to answer those who ask us about our faith. There is a world filled with people who need to know that God loves them and has prepared a way to heaven for them.
God holds us responsible—and accountable— for sharing the good news of the gospel. We need to ask God to put the desire in our hearts to share His love with others…to boldly proclaim His message of forgiveness and mercy to a lost and dying world.
By the way, both believers and nonbelievers have voted “Amazing Grace” to be America’s favorite song.
Brenda
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