| Ashamed |
| “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth” (Romans 1:16). |
| Paul wrote these words to the Christians at Rome, probably to encourage them to take a stand. Rome was the capital of the known world at that time. It was a dark, heathen metropolis full of violence, corruption, and the worst of sins and loose living. In short, it was a pagan Gentile city! |
| The Apostle had been given a commission from the Lord to preach to the Gentiles: |
| “He is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear my name before the Gentiles” (Acts 9:15). |
| So he was very interested in going to Rome and preaching the good news. |
| Each of us has a commission as well. |
| “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2). |
| Ask the Lord to help you to not be ashamed, but take a stand for Him. Be like those in the early church who prayed, |
| “Grant unto Thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak Thy word” (Act 4:29). |
| The Lord will certainly help you not to be ashamed. |
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