During a recent conversation, that question came up. Not as it applied to me, but the general information was needed. I knew the answer. I knew the economic answer, the religious answer, the politically correct answer. I knew them all and was able to talk all about the subject without really stopping to think. It was automatic. That is a sure sign that giving this piece of information is not new. I was able to categorize each question and answer in order to help aid in understanding. (I can discuss the pro's and con's in another note.)
After this conversation, though, I realized that, in this instance, I had a ready answer. I knew. I didn't have to search my brain. It was right there. I realized that God has asked us to always be ready to give an answer when asked about our faith in Jesus. I always thought that I had a pretty good answer, but now that I have the adoption questions to compare it to, I feel like I am not truly doing as God has asked. Knowing the answer for my faith will take a lot more work and a humble heart ready to be taught. I realize now that having an answer means that I am able to recall the information easily as I did before. I also realize that to be able to recall the information, I need to have "put it in" by reading His word.
1 Peter 3:15
New International Version (NIV)
But in your hearts
revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who
asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with
gentleness and respect,
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