Skip to main content

NOT ASHAMED OF JESUS

_Follow our channel_  
👇  
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCMZTK2f3EJoVXjd408  
 
Text: Mark 8:38.

“If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes with the holy angels in his Father’s glory.”* 

We live in a world that increasingly celebrates everything except Christ. 

In many circles, speaking about Jesus is considered uncivilized, fanatical, or even offensive. The pressure to remain silent or passive  about our faith is real. 

Many believers find it easier to discuss politics, sports, business, and entertainment than to openly identify with Jesus and His teachings.

Yet, Jesus reminds us that our relationship with Him is not something to hide. He is not a religious figure; He is the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the Creator and Sustainer of all things. To belong to Him is the greatest honor anyone can ever receive.

The challenge in Mark 8:38 is not only about being ashamed of Jesus Himself but also being ashamed of His words. 

Many are willing to acknowledge Christ but hesitate to stand by His teachings when they contradict the norms in the society. 

 *True discipleship requires both embracing the Person of Jesus and obeying His Word, even when it is unpopular.* 

Apostle Paul demonstrated this boldness when he declared, *“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for the salvation of everyone who believes”* (Romans 1:16). 

Paul understood that the Gospel is not something to be hidden or watered down. It is God's power that transforms lives, delivers sinners, and reconciles people to God.

 *Our generation desperately needs believers who will lovingly and courageously stand for Christ.* We must not allow the fear of rejection, ridicule, or social pressure to silence our witness for Jesus.

The One whom the world rejects today is the very One who will return in Glory with His holy angels. 

On that day, earthly opinions will no longer matter; what will matter is whether we faithfully identified with Him.

May we count it a privilege to bear His name, proclaim His truth, and live unashamedly for His glory.

 *Bible Reading* 

Mark 8:34-38.

 *_PRAYER FOCUS_* 

Father LORD,  thank You for calling me to be Your disciple. Forgive me for the times I have been silent when I should have spoken for You. Fill me with the boldness of the Holy Spirit to stand for Your name and your word in every situation in Jesus name.

+233558355977
+233552057500

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCMZTK2f3EJoVXjd408

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

IT IS WRITTEN AGAIN

Text: Matthew 4:6. He told Jesus, “Since you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, because it is written,   ‘God will put his angels in charge of you,’ and,   ‘With their hands they will hold you up, so that you will never hit your foot against a rock.’ Jesus knocked devil off with "it is written" when he came to him with the first temptation. So, the devil too decided to use "it is written" for Jesus for the second temptation.  Don't be deceived, the devil knows the scriptures too. Second Corinthians 11:14 says,  "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." So, it's no surprise when you see Satan's messengers masquerading themselves as Apostle of Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:14.  The word of God is perfect. Yet, many people can twist it to their advantage and ultimately to their disadvantage. A drunk, smoker, fornicator, liar and all sort can justify their sinful lifestyles with a Bible verse. See to it that you do not twist the word of Go...
Post a Comment
Read more

WHEN GOD IS SILENT(2)

Text: Matthew 4:1  *Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.*  We saw yesterday that God was not pleased with many israelites that left Egypt for the promised land  (Corinthians 10:5).  A good percentage of the Israelites were overthrown in the wilderness.   Wilderness experience is not what any child of God desires, but it is an experience God sends or allows his children go through. In Deuteronomy 8:2, God says that He *LED* the Isrealites through the wilderness for forty years to humble them, to prove them, and to know what was in their heart whether they would keep his commandments or not.  Our Lord Jesus Christ was also *LED* into the wilderness by the Spirit of the Lord to be tempted by the devil. You will  notice there is a similar feature of the number *40(forty)* between these two wilderness experiences. That is, that of the Israelites and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Israelites spent 40years, Jesu...
Post a Comment
Read more

GULLIBLE BUT INTELLIGENT

Text : Mat 25:31-32  *When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:*   *And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:*  Have you ever wondered why Jesus compared His followers to sheep and not goats?  Sheep has reputation for being stupid, defenceless and harmless creatures that mope about on hillsides doing not very much. They are good for two things: being eaten and producing wool. According to a study by Keith Kendrick, he said in reality, Sheep are actually surprisingly intelligent, with impressive memory and recognition skills. They build friendships, stick up for one another in fights, and feel sad when their friends are  sent to slaughter. The truth is that sheep are far smarter than we know., All these reasons and more are the basis for Jesus' comparism of His followers with sh...
Post a Comment
Read more