Deny Shy: Be Bold!
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV)
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:13 (NKJV)
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:31 (NKJV)
Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech...
2 Corinthians 3:12 (NKJV)
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the Gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the Word without fear.
Philippians 1:12-14 (NKJV)
So we may boldly say: 'The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?'
Hebrews 13:6 (NKJV)
Actors, models, and talent for Christ: Be bold as lions. Your Director has cast you in this role. You were called up 'For such a time as this' (Esther 4:14).
Why?
When bad becomes bold, good must be BOLDER.
NOW is the time to make a public display of the magnificent gifts God gave you.
Why?
To invite stares, to put on a good show. At first, the glory comes and lands on you. But then you smile and give it all to God, its rightful Owner: 'The Father of Lights' (James 1:17).
But show business seems so scary and hard. “Everyone” says it's a risky business. Scary and hard? True enough. I agree. Risky? Surely not, if God is with you.
Biblical News Flash
STAYING HOME and comfy is the real risk.
BURYING HIS TALENTS is the real risk.
Why?
God wants a return on His investment… in YOU!
What kind of return?
Consider deeply. What in the world does God value most? Hearts! Our hearts are the Lord’s ultimate treasure. If showing the world the talents you have… wins even one heart for Christ, what's it worth? To God… EVERYTHING.
Also Consider:
The light-speed transmission of media can be used as a beacon for lost sheep… if actors, models, and talent for Christ are IN that light as a positive choice.
Actors, models, and talent for Christ: When the Spirit prompts you to act, then ACT! Run boldly toward your next audition as if tomorrow isn’t possible--because for some people, it may not be.
The size of your role is irrelevant. Simply continue!
Exude the confidence of Christ, because He gave you Himself.
As for shyness? Throw it in the garbage. God will pick it up and send it back to the fiery pits of hell--where it belongs.
Deny Shy: Be Bold! (Part 4, Conclusion)
NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2014 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.