Ashamed?

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”  (Romans 1:16)

All of us have been ashamed of something in our lives at one point or another.  Sometimes we are ashamed of our actions.  Sometimes we are ashamed of our words.  Sometimes we are ashamed of our past.

But what about the gospel?  Have you ever been ashamed of the gospel?  Think about it.  In all your interactions and experiences, have you felt ashamed of the gospel?

We know from God’s word that Paul was not!  Throughout the New Testament Paul declares with boldness his identity in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  And never more boldly than in Romans 1:16.  He explains that, because of God’s power and salvation, none of us need to be ashamed. 

None of us that believe. 

If you believe, don’t be ashamed.  For it is the power of God!

-Pastor Tom