On a recent episode of America’s Funniest Videos, there was a short clip of some children reciting memory work at church. After giving a short speech, each child was rewarded with some candy. One little boy stepped up to the microphone and said, “I did not prepare a speech. But I want my candy anyway.”

On the one hand, we Christians do not have to earn our reward. We are saved by God’s grace, through our faith in Jesus Christ (Eph.2:8). But on the other hand, God does want us to be ready to talk about how he has saved us. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…”

You may have a chance to speak today. Are you ready?