I sometimes wonder why some of these atheist organizations are so opposed to Christianity. They successfully pushed prayer and teaching of creation out of Public schools, they are trying to remove crosses from memorial sites, and even trying to have all the gravestones at Arlington cemetary changed from crosses to something else.

Jesus predicted this when he was living. In Matthew 24:9 Jesus says, “You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.”

In other parts of the world, the stakes are even higher as we have read about the killing of people because they are Christian, and the destruction of Christian historic sites and artifacts.

Jesus tells us not to fear however, In Matthew 10:26, “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you.” and verses 28-31, “Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”

And in Matthew 10:32-33, Jesus tells us to stand up and acknowledge Christ saying, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.”

We need to have courage and stand up for our Christian faith, resist the push to eliminate Christianity from our culture, and vote for people who support Christian values.

Dear Lord, We have had such a wonderful history in America as a country where most people supported and defended Christian values. Help us keep that tradition alive, and give us the courage to stand up against those who would try to silence your good news. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.