One primary means by which we express our belief is confession--verbally expressing what we believe. In fact, God requires us to take our stand in this world. Jesus says, "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels" (Mark 8:38).

Confessing what we believe gives proof to our faith. Confession doesn't create faith; faith makes possible true confession. Confession is agreeing with God. It is living in the light by letting our life and our mouth demonstrate what we believe in our heart.

I believe that we confess what we believe more by our actions than our words. Our lives may be the only Bible that somone may read.

Have you ever seen someone do something so postively 'good' and moral that it made you want to rise up and raise your standard in your life?

Or do you run and hide, ashamed that you havent stepped up yet?

My friends, run no more.. rise up, shame is not to be lived in, move forward.. do or say one thing today to someone that you cross paths with that will encourage them.. motivate them!