When Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America, was captured at the conclusion of the American Civil War, a rumor spread that he had been “disguised in woman’s clothing” in an attempt to evade arrest. It wasn’t true, but was rather someone’s attempt to add just a little more humiliation to a defeated foe by casting him as an abject coward. Soon the northern newspapers began running merciless cartoons of Davis, depicting him in a long skirt and head scarf.

Everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God.

Luke 12:8

Unless you are employed by the CIA or working in drug enforcement, hiding who you are is generally not an admirable trait. And these days, there are far too many undercover Christians. Are you living an authentic life as a follower of Christ? Has anyone noticed?

Today, ask God for an opportunity to show others who you are – not for your glorification, but for His. As you do this, He will acknowledge you before the angels…and you will point others in America to the Savior. Then focus your prayers on the nation’s leaders – and ask that they will discover the authentic life Christ offers to them.

Recommended Reading: I Corinthians 10:23-33