Aug. 19, 2011
Mark 8:38
"For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."
Jesus boldly states that God will be ashamed of those who are ashamed of him. This cuts me deep when I think of the many times I've been ashamed to speak the will of my Father in various experiences, or circumstances. It was in these times, where I may have, in fact, been able to minister to those in need. I regret the shame and embarrassment I felt when people asked me about my God and I was only able to offer limited information because of my lack of Scriptural knowledge. I believed things because of what people had told me was the truth, not because I had found out about Jesus by my own accord. Then when the times came where I could have proclaimed the gospel, I was at a loss of verses, and filled in the silence with my own empty words. I was ashamed because I truly did not know my Father the way I claimed. I was ashamed of being rejected because of Him, so I was hesitant to spread His love, my own pride in the way.
I want to be full of Scripture, so full of the words and truth of Christ that I can boldly proclaim his name, and not be ashamed of sharing His love. I need to read the Bible more often, and connect Scriptures so I can be more confident in sharing my God and not be ashamed.
It was so awesome to discuss this passage with you. I'm convicted as well when I think of the times when I shrinked back in my flesh. But what grace God gives us! :] Romans 1:16- I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes
ReplyDeletePsalm 119:11, the more you are in the Word, the more it will become hidden in your heart. cause our hearts become involved in that which we devote time to and have a desire for, and i know that you have both the desire and heart...Boldness will come, the more you know of Him. I struggle with being bold too, but together, time spent in the word, in His very words, we will learn more of Him that we may boldly share more of Him with those who need Him! right?
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