Read Romans 1:16-17.
Paul
explains that he is not ashamed of the gospel. Why? Because it is the power of
God for the salvation of everyone who believes. The Gospel is the good news of
Jesus Christ that forgives sinners all their sins. If your life has been
touched, changed and transformed by Jesus and, if all of your sins have been
forgiven, of what is there to be ashamed?
Don’t be
ashamed of how God has changed your life. And don’t be embarrassed about
letting the light of Jesus shine through you. It is the power of God for the
salvation of everyone who believes.
This is my prayer: that I can confidently stand on Paul's words, "I am not ashamed of the gospel," and that I can bring the love and message of Christ to all those that I meet. It sounds simple, but sometimes it's intimidating! However, I know there is nothing to be ashamed of and that God will always give me the strength I need and the words to say in any situation.
ReplyDeleteThis reinforces the message that our righteousness is in faith in God, not in what we did today...or, sometimes, didn't do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief and a blessing. I am enough. My faith is enough. God is enough.
One day at a time...one step at a time...God is doing things, and my life is transformed.