Not Ashamed

Not Ashamed: When you hear that, what thoughts are provoked? Maybe sharing the gospel, not being afraid to speak up, etc. Whatever answer you come to, it should always point back to being bold in Christ.

A lot of times, we as Christians, are not as bold as we should be. We maybe say "No" to God when He tells us to witness to someone, or simply choose to go the other way from where God is working.

"God will provide other opportunities."

"I can always share the gospel with that person later."

But when is later? It may be never if you keep putting it off. Being bold is something that happens when we give God complete control, and that is definitely hard to do. It is something, however, that God calls us to do.

When we give God complete control of our lives, we can have the assurance He is moving in and through our lives. We are where He is. We are in the shadow of God's wings. We will make it through the storm, and see God working even through the darkest and thickest cloud in the storm. We are now children of God, and others will see it when we witness, what we do, what we choose not to do, and when we stand up for what we know is wrong, including government-related issues.

God is with us. We do not have to be ashamed of Him. In fact, He has called us to share His love with others, in the Bible. We really have nothing to fear since God is on our team. When trouble comes our way, we just need to pray about it. God hears our prayers, and He will most certainly answer them.

God wants to have a relationship with you. God is not a religion, He is a relationship. Christianity is NOT a religion. Christianity is a relationship, and that will never change. Our God is the God of second chances, the God who is always with us, and the God who, if He doesn't calm storms in our lives, will most certainly ride them with us. He has never left us. He never will leave us. He loves you. He loves you enough to give you eternal life through Him. If you give your life to Christ, He will turn it around and you will be able to feel His presence wherever you go.