*DAILY DEW 27/NOVEMBER/2022* *WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PRICE?* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."* (2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Neymar is one of the most well-known footballers in the world, and famously public about his Christian faith. After it was reported his club offered him $500,000 a month in return for keeping quiet about Jesus, the Evangelical Alliance’s Phil Knox, asks: “what would be your price?” It sounds like an icebreaker question at the start of your midweek small group: _Would you rather have half a million pounds a month or be able to talk about Jesus at work?_ The scenario seems pretty extreme but, incredibly enough, this question is based on a real-life example. It has been reported that Brazilian footballer Neymar has a clause in his contract whereby he receives almost €500,000 per month if he avoids “any political or religious propaganda that could damage the image and unity of the club”. The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) player is a Christian and has made several public expressions of faith, but it seems, contractually, he is obliged not to make any more. The motivations behind this clause are fascinating to explore, both on the part of the club and the player, and it raises some interesting questions for all followers of Jesus. A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT Perhaps Neymar thinks that public declarations don’t make much of an impact. I would love to let him know that they do. In a world where it can feel increasingly unpopular to follow Jesus, public figures expressing how much their faith impacts their life can be a source of great encouragement. I have been known to punch the air in agreement with the Queen on Christmas day as she preaches Christ to millions, and holler in agreement with Justin Bieber as he affirms, “I doubt I’d be alive if not for Jesus.” I revel in retweeting the regular scriptural insights of The A-Team’s Mr. T. When celebrities step out in faith declaration, it reminds Christians of their own place in the cloud of witnesses and strengthens plausibility structures for those searching for answers or exploring Christianity. _MEDITATION:_ *"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."* (2 Timothy 4:3-5 (KJV)) *#Phil_Knox* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_NOVEMBER* ❤ Links To Visit: *Register4HTP2022:* https://bit.ly/HTP2022_ACTIVATED *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.