ARE YOU ASHAMED TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT JESUS?
What causes us to feel shame to speak of Jesus? There are at least three reasons: 1) Lack of spiritual zeal. We don’t feel worthy to talk about Jesus because we are not living as we should. 2) Believing the enemy’s lies. These lies tells us that people aren’t interested in Jesus or that they will reject us or make fun of us. Our politically correct culture lies to us that it is inappropriate to speak of Jesus. 3) Lack of knowledge. We feel that we don’t know enough to be able to witness. Yet, witnessing is just telling others what Christ has done for you. Paul told Timothy to “never be ashamed.” Are you able to say, “I’m not ashamed to tell others about Jesus?”
PRAYER: Dear Father, You have commissioned us through Your Son to make disciples. Forgive us for our slow obedience. We are often afraid of what others think of us. Or we are lacking in zeal. Yet, we want Your approval above that of others. We desire Your Spirit’s power for living the Christian life. Give us this day both the opportunity and the words to speak to someone about Your Son, Jesus. For it is in His name that we pray, amen.