Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel?
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (ESV)
Are you ashamed to read the Bible? Do you hide from family and friends that you are a Christian and that you have daily worship and prayer time with God? When interacting with others outside of the church environment, do they know you are a Christian by observing your actions and your words? As I’m asking these questions, I am answering them as well. At this stage of my life, I can honestly answer yes to all the above concerning my Christian journey. However, truth be told, early in my Christian walk, I would have not answered yes so strongly, outside of a church setting. In asking these questions I’m not looking to shame anyone, just wanting to have us reflect on being a Christian, and how we all should be reading and sharing the Gospel of Christ, to those in our world.
Of course, it’s easy to study God’s word, and share His precepts when we are surrounded by like-minded people. But the test comes when we come in contact with people who do not have a relationship with God, and who seem to be worldly in their attitudes, their actions, and their conversations. For some, there may be times when around these individuals, they will close down and seek to diminish and/or downplay the light of God that is shining within their heart, within their soul. God in His word calls for us to be bold and not ashamed as is stated in 2 Timothy 2:15, “do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker, who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling, the word of truth.
So, as we go forward in life, may we never be ashamed or downplay our faith. May we always behave in a Christ-like manner and be quick to share His Gospel whenever we can. When we are afraid or tempted not to stand up for God may we remember this verse from Isaiah 41:10, “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous, right hand.
Blessings,
Angélique
To contact: Angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com