On the first day of His post-mortal ministry on the American continent, the Savior told the assembled multitude that He didn’t want them to be reticent about their faith:
Hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do.
3 Nephi 18:24
The apostle Paul gave the same guidance to his young associate Timothy:
God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:7-8
He also urged Timothy, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers” (1 Timothy 4:12).
We all have reasons to be self-conscious, but if we let our fears silence us, we will miss out on glorious opportunities to share the light of Jesus Christ.
Last April, Elder Quentin L. Cook gave us the following counsel:
We cannot be in camouflage. Our Christlike example of kindness, righteousness, happiness, and sincere love for all peoples can create not only a guiding beacon light for them but also an understanding that there is a safe harbor in the ordinances of salvation and exaltation of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Safely Gathered Home,” General Conference, April 2023
Today, I will overcome my fears and share the light of the gospel. I will strive to be an example of the believers and to be open with others about my faith in Jesus Christ.