Daily Devotional
Are You Ashamed of Jesus?
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”
Romans 1:16
January 9, 2024
Ponder This
Of the billions of people who’ve ever lived, only a handful have made a true mark on history. I’m talking about scientists, philosophers, rulers, military people, only a handful. But there’s one name that stands above all other names, and that is the name of Jesus. Right now, there are multiplied millions of people attending to His Words and seeking to do His will. That one name that is above every name. Are you ashamed of Jesus Christ?
A young preacher had been called out of a life of sin to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He thoroughly repented of his sin and was made new. But somebody who knew his old life wrote him a note and said, “Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? You’re up there telling people to get right with God.” That person had known this man in his past and listed all his sins in detail. Do you know what the young preacher did? He read that note, bowed his head in prayer, stood up, and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve received a note, and here’s what it says.” Then, in front of that whole crowd, he read every one of those sins without leaving out one. And then he said this, “Yes, I am ashamed of myself, but I am not ashamed of my Savior.” I hope I’ll never be ashamed of Him.
- What are some parts of your testimony you have been ashamed of?
- When have you seen someone live unashamed of the Gospel? How did that impact you?
Practice This
Make a list of what it looks like to live unashamed of the Gospel. What attributes of living unashamed do you exhibit? Are there changes you need to make?
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
