Be Not Ashamed

(The other night at my local church in Russellville, AR, the Women's Missionary Band leader, Sister JoAnn Blaylock, preached a wonderful message about not being ashamed. This devotion is inspired directly from her message.)

2 Timothy 1:[8] Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

We may not all be called to be pastors, preachers, evangelists, teachers, singers, instrument players, etc. BUT we are all called to be witnesses and soul winners for Christ according to the Great Commission.
Matthew 28: [19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

We should never be ashamed to be a witness. You can be a witness by doing more than just running up to people and asking them if they know Jesus. Doing that is wonderful; however, a simple testimony, an "I'll pray for you.", a "Jesus loves you.", etc. are also various ways that we can shine our lights and reach out to others.

Remember, Jesus said that if we are ashamed of Him, He would be ashamed of us.
Luke 9:[26] For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.


No matter where we are, we should be willing to share the gospel at every location. Your world is your mission field. Don't be ashamed to pray for someone, share scripture or a testimony with someone, or even to pray over your food at a meal. Remember whose team you are on. Read the back of the book, Jesus wins.

Speaking of teams, Sister JoAnn also brought out the fact that people go crazy over sporting events but can barely stand up for Christ. Let us not fall into that category.
Let this next scripture be our prayer.
Romans 1:[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.




Dear God, I am not ashamed of You. Help me to proclaim Your word and Your gospel that I may help shed light in this dark world. 


-Destiny Turner