A Platform for Christ
"In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect." – 1 Peter 3:15
Being misunderstood is part of following Jesus, but it’s not just something to endure—it’s an opportunity. When you live differently, people notice. When you refuse to gossip, when you choose integrity over shortcuts, and when you treat people with kindness even when they don’t deserve it, people will start to ask questions. And that’s when you have a platform to share the reason behind it all.
The world expects people to blend in, to follow trends, to do what’s easiest. But when you don’t live like everyone else, it makes people curious. Why don’t you take revenge when someone wrongs you? Why don’t you cut corners when no one’s watching? Why do you forgive when others hold grudges? These are the moments where your life preaches louder than any sermon.
1 Peter 3:15 calls you to be ready, to always have an answer when someone asks about the hope within you. That means when people question why you live the way you do, you don’t shy away. You don’t apologize for being different. Instead, you point them to Jesus. You explain that you don’t live for temporary pleasure but for eternal purpose. You share that your peace doesn’t come from circumstances but from Christ.
But notice what Peter says: do it with gentleness and respect. Your difference isn’t meant to be a weapon. It’s meant to be an invitation. Being different for the sake of pride only pushes people away. But being different for the sake of Christ draws people in. It makes them want to understand, to ask, to listen.
I want to challenge you not to get discouraged when you stand out. That’s exactly how God designed it. Your life is supposed to make people wonder. And when they do, be ready. Because in that moment, you have the opportunity to introduce them to the One who changed everything for you.
Being misunderstood is part of following Jesus, but it’s not just something to endure—it’s an opportunity. When you live differently, people notice. When you refuse to gossip, when you choose integrity over shortcuts, and when you treat people with kindness even when they don’t deserve it, people will start to ask questions. And that’s when you have a platform to share the reason behind it all.
The world expects people to blend in, to follow trends, to do what’s easiest. But when you don’t live like everyone else, it makes people curious. Why don’t you take revenge when someone wrongs you? Why don’t you cut corners when no one’s watching? Why do you forgive when others hold grudges? These are the moments where your life preaches louder than any sermon.
1 Peter 3:15 calls you to be ready, to always have an answer when someone asks about the hope within you. That means when people question why you live the way you do, you don’t shy away. You don’t apologize for being different. Instead, you point them to Jesus. You explain that you don’t live for temporary pleasure but for eternal purpose. You share that your peace doesn’t come from circumstances but from Christ.
But notice what Peter says: do it with gentleness and respect. Your difference isn’t meant to be a weapon. It’s meant to be an invitation. Being different for the sake of pride only pushes people away. But being different for the sake of Christ draws people in. It makes them want to understand, to ask, to listen.
I want to challenge you not to get discouraged when you stand out. That’s exactly how God designed it. Your life is supposed to make people wonder. And when they do, be ready. Because in that moment, you have the opportunity to introduce them to the One who changed everything for you.
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