11/01/2024
*Are You Ashamed Of Jesus?* β
```PRAY OVER THIS:``` πββοΈπββοΈ
*βFor 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.β...* π
(Romans 1:16)
*PONDER THIS:* π€
```Of the billions of people whoβve ever lived, only a handful have made a true mark on history. Iβm talking about scientists, philosophers, rulers, military people, only a handful. But thereβs 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?``` π§
*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, βArenβt you ashamed of yourself? Youβre up there telling people to get right with God.β 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, βLadies and gentlemen, Iβve received a note, and hereβs what it says.β Then, in front of that whole crowd, he read every one of those sins without leaving out one. And then he said this, βYes, I am ashamed of myself, but I am not ashamed of my Savior.β I hope Iβll never be ashamed of Him.* βοΈβπ»π―
```What are some parts of your testimony you have been ashamed of?``` π
```When have you seen someone live unashamed of the Gospel? How did that impact you?``` ππ€
*PRACTICE THIS:* ππππππ
```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?```βοΈπππΎ
*Just like others are not ashamed of selling themselves openly on the street corners, smoking, drinking and loudly playing worldly