
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers inc. Wheaton, Illinois 60189, all rights reserved.
NOT ASHAMED [Romans 1:16]
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes--the Jew first and also the Gentile.
Paul was not ashamed to preach the Gospel, because his message was the Good News about Jesus Christ. It was a message of salvation. It had life changing power, and it was for everyone. When you are tempted to be ashamed, remember what the Good News is all about. If you focus on Christ and on what God is doing in the world rather than on your own inadequacy, you won’t be ashamed or embarrassed. When we fully understand what Christ has done for us and what He offers to others, we will be motivated to share the Gospel. Ask the Lord to rekindle that first love for Him, to give you the desire to obey Him, and to tell others the Good News. God bless.