Not Ashamed

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“Both He that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Heb. 2:1111For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, (Hebrews 2:11)).
Not ashamed! Tell it out that earth and heaven may hear! This glorified Man is a brother of the elect of God. He is not ashamed because of their dignity—not merely because of His grace, but because of their personal dignity. He has appointed me a share of His own throne. Is He ashamed of His own doings?
Do not get creeping, cold thoughts as you read Scripture. Our thoughts of Christ should be such as to bear us on eagles’ wings. “In the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee” (Heb. 2:1212Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. (Hebrews 2:12)). Christ raises and leads the song of the ransomed ones, and He is not ashamed to be found in their company. “And again, I will put My trust in Him” (Heb. 2:1313And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. (Hebrews 2:13)). He did that when He was here, and we do it now.
J. G. Bellett (from Gems From My Reading)