I Am Not Ashamed

I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes... - Romans 1:16

How often do you get into conversations with people where you feel like you must start off by apologizing, before you give your opinion. Our culture has brainwashed us into thinking that we must apologize, even for our personal convictions, that might offend someone. We've even created a category of terms that might set someone off, known as triggers. The absurdity of this world knows no bounds. One thing you need never apologize for is speaking the truth in love.

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am not ashamed that He was born of a virgin, died on a cross, was resurrected from the dead, and ascended to heaven. I am not ashamed that He will return to the earth one day to judge the world in accordance to His righteousness. All truth resides in Jesus and He determines what practices and traditions are good, pure, and holy.

In Jesus, I know that one day I will go to heaven. In Jesus, I know that many people will be judged for rejecting His grace. I am not ashamed to confess these truths because there is life in no one else.

For many people, the Gospel of Jesus Christ sounds like a fairy tale. There are people who will try to shame those who have trusted Him as their Lord and Savior. Fear not. Jesus warned us that there would be people like this. The Apostle Paul has told us that the foolishness of God is more wise than the wisdom of the world. So, I am not ashamed that I believe in something that might sound foolish to the world. His word is truth and the truth will set you free from the lies that keep the world from living life to the fullest.

Everyone who believes in the Gospel will have eternal life. There is nothing in this world more valuable than the promise that we might one day reside with God forever in His heavenly kingdom. If nothing else in this life is worth believing in, the Gospel is worth it. Thus, I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.