Legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy shared a powerful message about boldly proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ. His story shows how God can use any situation to bring people to Him.
Foxworthy spoke to a large crowd, stressing the need to never be ashamed of the Gospel or the name of Jesus. He told a story about an unusual speaking event at a wild game dinner in Georgia.
Foxworthy felt God calling him to speak at this event, even though it was different from what he was used to.
When he arrived, he found there was no stage, lighting, or microphone—just a makeshift setup at what turned out to be a goat rope. Despite this, thousands of people came to hear him.
Foxworthy performed some comedy and then shared about Jesus Christ.
Years later, Foxworthy learned the impact of that night. At church, a man told him that he had attended the event and given his life to Jesus that night. This showed Foxworthy the importance of listening to God, even in unusual situations.
Foxworthy encouraged the audience to be attentive to God’s voice and to act boldly. “Whatever it is you do in your life, be bold for Him,” Jeff said.
“Do not be ashamed of the name of Jesus Christ because He is our only hope.” He emphasized that the world needs to hear about Jesus’ love, grace, and forgiveness.
As believers, we are called to share the Gospel and the hope that comes through Jesus. This means being willing to speak up about our faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Foxworthy’s story reminds us that God can work through us in unexpected ways.
We live in a time when the world needs to hear about Jesus more than ever. Many people are searching for meaning, hope, and redemption.
The Bible teaches us that the Gospel must reach the ends of the earth, and we are part of this mission.
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives the Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.“
This command is for all of us, not just pastors or missionaries. We are all called to be witnesses of Jesus, sharing His love and truth.
Foxworthy’s message challenges us to think about how we can be bold for Christ in our own lives. It might mean talking about faith with a coworker, inviting a friend to church, or living out our faith so others see Jesus in us.
Whatever it looks like, we must take that step of faith and trust that God will use our efforts.
Let us be encouraged by Foxworthy’s example and strive to be bold for Jesus in everything we do.