Not Open for Debate

In my life,there are a few things so settled in my own heart that are "simply not open for debate."The main one being who Jesus Christ was and is still today.My teachings of Him were rooted and grounded in me from birth by a wonderful,Godly mother whom I shall always thank God for.Throughout the years,how glad I have been for those teachings and that I was rock solidly taught those principals for though I am thankful and appreciate the many ,many people of my church and all the support I have received through the years from them,I recognize anew today that my relationship with God came from my mother's knee.
I have been privileged to learn my family tree several generations back on all sides and now know that I owe a great debt to all those gone before,several of whom were ministers of the gospel.A few years ago for the first time,I attended a big family reunion of my mother's family.Words cannot describe what I felt to be amongst a huge group of people,most related to me and many whose faces reflected that familiar look of my mother and her sister.
The reunion was held as it is every time in a little country church that was started over a 100 years ago by some of my family and still pastored by a cousin.So you see,my view of God and His Son,Jesus,as handed down through the realms of family on all sides can never be questioned or debated.True,I had to come to my own personal realization for myself,but it wasn't a hard choice for it was always a part of my life and I am so very thankful for that!
A few years ago,for a time,I worked part-time at a little sandwich shop.The owner was very staunch in his "religion"-so staunch that when it came prayer time each day,it didn't matter what was going on,he put his mat on the kitchen floor and turned the right direction and said his prayers.His treatment of me was what I considered less than Christian,but I endured it for I needed the job.
One day, he brought his "book of teaching",what we would call our Bible and he requested I sit down across from him and he was going to persuade me of how wrong my belief in Jesus was.As he began to read first one passage and then another,I let things roll until he mentioned,then started to read about how Jesus was "just a man."As those words came out of his mouth,I very emphatically interupted him with these words,"I need you to stop right there.Nothing you can say will change my mind or what I know.Indeed Jesus was the Son of God;He did come back to life and I know this for He lives within this heart of mine and furthermore,I cannot even have you say such things in my presence.Fire me,do what you will,but this subject is not up for debate." I was not sure but what I had just lost my job,but it did not matter for I meant what I said.He did not like it and got pretty mad and still tried yet again to say the same,but again I refused to hear!He simmered down and realized how bad he needed my help at the restaurant,so did not let me go.He did get light shed upon his darkness and I still pray for him.
Today at this moment,I still feel the same.I serve a "Risen Saviour" one whom took a stand for me and my unworthy soul as He gave Himself up on that cruel tree.The least I can do is defend His worthy name and take a stand for Him,my Jesus,my Father and friend!