See You at the Pole

Today is “See You at the Pole” day. This is where students around the country gather before school around a flagpole and pray and some may even sing.
I just read an article saying this began in September of 1990, but I graduated in May of 1990 and I remember it being around when I was still in high school. In fact that’s what I wanted to write about. I was determined not to be one of those Christians that were willing to make a spectacle of what I believed. Needless to say, I was not as spiritual in those days. Although I never gave into peer pressure to do drugs, drink, or smoke, I was ashamed of my faith. I never would have had the guts to stand publicly. I really admire each and one of them that did so not only at the flag pole today, but who also do so every day. My sister was a great example of one of those Christians. She used to carry around her Bible with her. I was always a bit jealous that I didn’t have the guts she had!
The ironic thing is, 16 years later, I took a very bold stand for Christianity at my former job. I never thought I would have had the bravery to do so against so many powerful people, but I did. I will save that long story for another day, but I just wanted to mention it b/c it shows how radically our faith can grow and change.
So if you find yourself feeling timid in your faith today and wish you could be more bold for Christ, please know that when it really counts, God will miraculously give you the strength you never knew you had as long as you are taking a stand for His glory and not your own! So keep on trusting God and growing in your faith and the boldness will come when you least expect it!
Acts 4:29, “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”