1 PETER 3:15
General Lew Wallace of the Union Army met Colonel Robert Ingersoll while traveling on a train after the American Civil War. Wallace was a man of faith, while Ingersoll was one of the most prominent agnostics of the 19th century. Wallace became aware that he was unable to respond to Ingersoll’s questions and reservations when their conversation shifted to their differing spiritual viewpoints. Wallace started looking for clarification in the Bible after feeling ashamed of his ignorance of his own faith. His bold proclamation of the Saviour’s identity in his renowned historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was the outcome.
We should not be afraid of doubters’ probing questions. Instead, they can spur us on to more in-depth study and give us the tools we need to answer others who may challenge our faith in a caring and intelligent manner. When he advised us to constantly be prepared to defend our faith with meekness and fear, the apostle Peter inspired us to seek the wisdom of God in the Scriptures.
In order to share our love for Christ and the hope that we have within us, we need courage, conviction, and confidence. We do not necessarily need an answer for every question.
🙏🏼Lord, help all men to know that the ultimate response to life’s most pressing issues is found in You.
REFERENCE:
Indiana History Blog, Robert Ingersoll and Lew Wallace’s Legendary Train Ride
Accessed 31 July, 2022
https://blog.history.in.gov/robert-ingersoll-and-lew-wallaces-legendary-train-ride
