He did not fear the “lion in the street” so much that he stayed home.  The tiny scroll that has been left on his table during the night was far too valuable to allow fear to rule.  And his hunger to serve outweighed his fear of shame and death.

This will be the epitaph of those who are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  They may be fearful.  They may stammer.  They may be timid.  But the Lord Himself has dressed their heart with courage.

By His Grace