Yes, Christians can be writers too!

Do you know how much imagination we, devoted Christians, use every day to build our relationship with Christ? Do you know how many conversations we have with Jesus internally that could create a volume of books? Do you realize how many times we’ve pictured ourselves walking and talking with Jesus, and even how the day he returns will look like? How about picturing the events and the people in the Bible?

We must use our imaginations.

I believe God wants everyone to use their imaginations because it plays a key role in our faith. God tells us in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” That verse alone tells us that we must believe in something that we cannot see, yet it’s there, and there’s evidence everywhere of God’s presence. He is omnipresent. God is everywhere.

See, God is our creator. He created us to be above the beasts of this earth. To have the ability to comprehend, to make decisions, to invent, to create, and to socialize. Our imaginations are a part of who we are as a human race. We use it every day in our lives without even knowing it. We imagine how a job interview would turn out before going. We imagine what our children would look like in the future. We imagine how we would celebrate if we got a good grade on an exam. We imagine, or rather use our thoughts to perceive and discern if the man standing idle on the corner would hurt you or not if you pass him.

We all use our imaginations, so why can’t a devoted Christian use theirs to write a fantasy or a science fiction book? So yes, Christians can write whatever they want! We’ve already tapped into our abilities to imagine and explore other worlds and creatures without leaving the perimeters of our homes. Take the Bible, for instance. It describes angels with many eyes and wings and presents prophecies in animalistic symbols. It tells us stories of the lives of God’s faithful children way back in history. God accepted the beautiful psalms from King David, and Jesus taught with parables to help people see their faults and how to obey God.

With God, there are no limitations, especially when it comes to our minds.

Being a writer is a gift and a talent from God. He isn’t a closed-minded god, but a God who not only sees and knows everything but has given us the permission to do the same things. He isn’t a God of secrets, but a god who reveals and answers our questions. The Word says in Deuteronomy 29:29 that “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” God reveals his secrets to us, especially the ones to aid us in walking in righteousness and how to love one another and God.

Did you know God has an imagination, too? Yes, it’s wrapped up in love, grace, and mercy, and built with purity. In Philippians 4:8, God says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” This advice comes directly from the source whose nature is made of these things. This is who God is. If you think and write upon these values, it spreads the love and peace of God and brings readers to Christ.

So, writing stories is okay for Christians. It’s healthy for our minds, hearts, and spirits, and we’re letting the light of Jesus shine. Like God who created and gave life to the angels, to the beasts, and the fowls, and to humans, we can also do the same in our stories. But within our stories, we include lessons on life, morals, and values that are key principles of Christ. Yes, there’s conflict and sorrow in our stories, but the beauty of how our characters overcome them and face their realities reflects our own realities. A reader can find strength and encouragement in the characters we create, and we hope that it not only brightens their day but also brings them closer to acknowledging Jesus.

With God, we can direct people towards the light and towards his goodness. Even if the book or story doesn’t mention the holy trinity, we pray that they would be inspired and curious enough to research the author and see why and how they managed to put such a masterpiece together. And when they see we are Christians, we hope it plants a little seed into their hearts and minds to realize that when they face conflict in their life, they can turn to God for help.

If you ask a Christian, can you see God’s presence in the world while there’s so much suffering? We will say YES! Despite the turmoil that our enemy, Satan, afflicts, we can see God in everything. With our imaginations that are fueled by our faith and the Holy Spirit, we can see God in nature, animals, people, and even conflicts. The Word tells in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” All things also include the evil acts of Satan and his fallen angels. You might know the famous line, “What Satan meant for evil, God used it for good.” Suffering in this world and in the worlds of our books reminds us that God is always in control and has the final say in everything. He is the final judge and will rid the suffering when Jesus makes his glorious return. He’s given us everything we need in the Bible to understand and to have assurance that what we go through today, there is a greater reward for those who endure to the end.

So, YES, Christians can be writers. They can write whatever their hearts desire. And when we contribute our gift of writing and the publishing of our works to Christ, God will bless us in return.

I encourage you today to support Christian writers and authors and be blessed in the name of Jesus Christ.

Written by Minister LeQuita