Praise God—Sunday is almost here! Some of us will be able to go to church, and *speak* publicly the glories and praises of God in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Some of you know that I recently read up on the amazing Puritan Christian zealous Founding Father Patriot, Samuel Adams. In 1766, Adams said (or wrote), “For true patriots to be silent, is dangerous.”Sam Adams’ statement is true for all patriots; but especially for those who hold the Person and Name of Christ as dear to them. We used to enjoy genu-ine “free speech” in America. Now, our speech is largely determined by a few men in Silicon Valley.
But, let us not be silent; nor be intimidated by anyone. All truth is God’s truth; and the true church is obliged to proclaim it (better, “He,” Christ)—since Jesus is the full embodiment of all truth.
Here is what Peter said, in Acts 5:29-32, after the authorities had commanded him to utter not another word about Jesus:
"We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” (ESV)
