I'm Not Ashamed
by delirious

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Romans 1:16b – “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.”

Believers in the body of Christ are often hard to spot in today’s world.  Yet when asked, the majority of people consider themselves to be Christians.  Why is there such a large gap between those who claim to be Christian and those who act like Christians?

One simple explanation is that we have been blinded by the world.  Materialism and other forms of worldliness have taken hold of our hearts.  It has blinded us to God’s will, as stated in the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20a “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded of you.”

However, on a deeper level, we (as Christians) have become too comfortable.  We have become ashamed of what we believe in.  We fear what others think of us and forget that we should only fear God.  In Habakkuk 2:4 we read that “the righteous will live by faith,” Paul says that believers should not be ashamed because it is the power of God which provides salvation to all those who believe.

Do you believe in salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection?  Are you among the righteous that live by faith?  If so, stand up and be counted among the body of believers.  Stand firm and be strong as Joshua 1:9 (NAB) declares "I command you; be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go."

Do not be ashamed of the gospel.  Live through righteousness, righteousness from the gospel.  For you have “been marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13b-14

The world is in need of the truth.  When the occasion rises to deny or accept Christ, what will you do? 

Song Lyrics:
There was a time as a little boy
When I said I'd follow you
But the years have caused the flame
To burn much stronger now
And I'm not burning down any of my bridges
But I'm burning up inside
To flee from my religion and love my neighbor more.  

I'm not ashamed of the gospel.
I'm not ashamed of the one I love.
I'm not ashamed of the gospel.
I'm not ashamed of the one I love.  

There were times in my barrenness
When I felt your pure affection
And you heard my frail petitions
To serve you endlessly
But have I loved the tree that they put you on?
Or my friend who met me at the cross?
Oh I want to sing again for my brother
And find my way down this mountain 
I'm not ashamed any more

'Cause I've felt the oil pour down over me
And there's a fire that's burning stronger now
It's burning stronger much stronger
For you only you  

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