Undercover Christian?

"Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night..." (John 3;1-2a)


Nicodemus was intrigued by Jesus, and was likely a believer. But he was afraid to come and see Jesus in the light of day. What would his Pharisee friends say? What would it do to his political ambitions? Better to keep his interest and belief under wraps.

We are sometimes like Nicodemus - worshiping Jesus Christ on Sunday morning. but keeping him under wraps in our daily lives. Not mentioning our faith. Not living as we ought. Not reflecting Christ's love. That's being an "undercover Christian."

But God calls us to say in the light what we hear in the darkness (Mt 10:27), to proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior in all we say, do, or think. Not to shove Jesus down our friends throats. But not denying him in our daily lives either.

Nicodemus eventually revealed his belief - he even provided the materials for Jesus' burial. And so there's hope for us undercover Christians as well. Today find some way to reveal your faith to others. Pray at lunch, mention your church, give to a homeless man--whatever opportunity presents itself.

And live in the light!

Pastor Tom
(The Forty Days of Lent)