Jesus Army: Magazine - Rant and rave

WELL, I’ve been shouted at, screamed at, told that I was into idol worship and all because I wear a red cross. Positive response, eh? There is no doubt that the red cross provokes reactions and I’m glad it does. What kind of Christian would I be if I was ashamed to promote the cause of Jesus and rave about what He has done in my life! Come on! The red cross flies in the face of mainstream Christianity that hides behind its “niceness”. I don’t want to be a nice Christian; I want to be a disciple. You may think that I have a bit of an attitude about this issue – well I do! By wearing my red cross I am not making some kind of fatuous fashion statement, I am saying that I identify with Jesus and the resurrection power that He has given to all who believe in Him. How could you find that offensive? And yet people do, lots of them do.

The red cross intrigues people, it’s a talking point and it certainly attracts attention. One time when I was evangelising in Brighton, a woman came up to me and told me that she hated my cross. I was glad she did, it stirred her into reacting. The cross represents who I am and who I was truly made to be. I want to be flamboyant and bold in my display of it, because it speaks without me having to say a word. One last time: I love wearing a red cross.

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