The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast
Daily Devotional Podcast based on the Holy Shift Devotionals Book Series, every 30 days is a new theme for getting closer with God, we start the daily Podcast with readings from the First Book in the Series, Leading With God's heart. where we learn to transform ourselves from relying on our strength our justifications, our feelings and open ourselves to Let God lead through us.
Through out the Podcast we will go through each day of each book in the series
Book 1: Leading with God's Heart
Book 2: Freedom From Offense
The Holy Shift Devotionals Podcast
E73: Day13 How I Made My Private Faith Public | Birthed into Purpose
Baptism wasn't private. It was PUBLIC. Done in the Jordan River where everyone could see. A visible declaration: "I'm repenting. I'm changing. I'm all in."
In this bold episode, Desiree Day challenges us to move from secret believer to visible participant. Because private faith is safe, but public faith is transformative.
We love keeping faith private—praying in our closet, reading our Bible alone, believing quietly. It's comfortable. But at some point, God says: "Go public." Not for show. Not for attention. But because:
- Public declaration solidifies private belief
- Visible faith inspires others
- Going public makes you accountable
- Your testimony might be someone else's breakthrough
A faith that can't be shared isn't strong enough to sustain you. You can't keep your faith in your back pocket and expect it to change the world.
The difference between BOLD and OBNOXIOUS:
- Bold: "I believe in Jesus, and He's changed my life. Can I tell you?"
- Obnoxious: "You're going to hell if you don't believe what I believe!"
We need more BOLDNESS, not more OBNOXIOUSNESS. And it's time to stop hiding who you are.
✨ Today's Transformation: From secret believer → Visible participant
✨ Action Step: Make one thing public that you've kept private
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Your story isn't over—it's just getting good. Stay faithful. Stay expectant. Keep shifting.
SHOW NOTES - EPISODE 13:
EPISODE OVERVIEW: Time to go public! Moving from secret believer to visible participant. Baptism was a public declaration—it's time to make your private faith visible.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
- Matthew 3:11-12 (NLT & KJV) - Baptism: Public Declaration
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Baptism was PUBLIC—visible declaration of faith
- Private faith is safe; public faith is transformative
- Going public solidifies belief and inspires others
- There's a difference between BOLD and OBNOXIOUS
- Your testimony might be someone else's breakthrough
TODAY'S TRANSFORMATION: From secret believer → Visible participant
TODAY'S SHIFT ACTION: Make ONE thing public that you've kept private:
Option 1 - Social Media:
- Post a testimony
- Share a verse
- Talk about your faith journey
Option 2 - Conversation:
- Tell someone you're a Christian
- Share your testimony
- Invite someone to church
Option 3 - Action:
- Pray before meals in public
- Wear/display something identifying you as believer
- Serve publicly
Option 4 - Baptism:
- Schedule baptism if you've never been baptized
- Share your baptism story
BOLD VS. OBNOXIOUS: Bold: Sharing when appropriate, authentic living Obnoxious: Forcing, judging, making it about you
NEXT EPISODE - DAY 14: "How I Stopped Striving and Received My Identity" - Jesus' baptism: heaven opened, identity declared (Matthew 3:13-15)