Never be ashamed of Jesus!

8:38 Mark “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels." (NIV)

Jesus is very direct. If you are ashamed of me now, then I will be ashamed of you entering heaven…no wiggle room there. Jesus calls us friend, child of God, brother/ sister, heir to the kingdom, chosen, royal priesthood, etc. With all those words of love and acceptance, He then expects that we will also state words of love and acceptance towards Him. We are not to deny Him the way that Peter did during the trial and crucifixion. So, be careful of peer pressure and trying to fit in to certain groups. If Jesus isn’t welcome there, then it is likely a place that you should stay away from. Stay close to Him and gladly share that love for Him… EVERYWHERE!

Please recommend this verse on to family, friends, and co-workers in his kingdom. Ask if there was ever a time when they were ashamed of someone (family, friend, etc.) Ask how that made them feel and what they did at that time. Then ask if they would handle that situation any differently today and how would it be improved this time. Let them know about Jesus to us in this verse. Share with them the inescapable love of Christ. Faithfully Take Time For God’s Word© in your day as you may hear people speaking against Christ or the Church or at 8:38 am or pm as you consider this verse and the recourse stated from Jesus. You can put a Note on your phone with this verse as 8:38 Mark…and pose the question, “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words…” THEN, I would immediately link it to 1:16 Romans, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (ESV) This was Paul’s powerful testimony. It should always be our testimony as well. He will stand with us… we will fear nothing… we will not be ashamed… ever!

This is a great time to pray for all the world mission organizations like World Vision (Federal Way, WA) and their unashamed presence around the world sharing the love of Christ in Word and in deed. Their Christmas catalog can still be used to order some amazing gifts… gifts for others. That’s what I love about it. There’s no wrapping (… not sure how to wrap a goat or chickens)… no shipping… no returns… always the right size and fit, etc. Just MUCH needed gifts which go to children and families that need it desperately and need Christ’s love to touch them this year. Support them if you can. Support other similar causes where you can. Be a cheerful giver… and one who has been blessed by God. Stay blessed to do His will where you are. Pass it on with words of commitment and hope and joy so that we will NEVER be ashamed of what He did for us… (and the whole world)… not now and not ever.



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