Daily Devotional
Are You Ashamed of Jesus?

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?