“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God’s power for salvation
to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
For in it God’s righteousness is revealed from faith to faith,
just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.”
The Gospel of the Unashamed
Considering the current state of our world, this verse couldn’t be more necessary for the believer to actually believe and live out in their everyday lives. I’ve noticed that a subjective way of living has become increasingly popular. Values and morals have become merely suggestions. Convictions have fallen by the wayside. Truth has been buried deep beneath the surface.
I’m not one for popular. I don’t tend to be easily swayed by others’ opinions and standards. But that’s not an easy place to get to. This place is only found when we surrender to the One who created the standards of holiness and righteousness.
In college and in my working life, God seems to surround me more often than not by people who are searching . . . for truth, for grace . . . to be seen and valued. I love it! I love it because that is right where He wants me. I love it because I get such joy from watching the Holy Spirit do His best work through me. He wants to place you there as well. He wants to do a work through you that only He can do.
Salvation is waiting.
Salvation is calling.
Salvation is as close as the whisper of His name.
Salvation comes through Christ alone, but we carry His name. We carry the words of life. We carry the Good News of the work of the cross. When we count the high cost of a fully abandoned life and decide He’s worth it, that’s when the adventure begins and God’s righteousness is revealed. Souls are saved. Lives are changed.
I want to live in such a way that the lost are drawn to repentance and the believer is captivated by His presence. I want to proclaim boldly the power of the gospel despite my environment or pressure. I want to be steadfast with the revelation that God has given me. I want to love well, but always point to the ways of the Lord.
He is worthy of all of our devotion.
He is worthy of our whole life.
He is worthy of an unashamed gospel.
Have you found it difficult to share the gospel unashamed?
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Kim Pascarella says
Bless you! Amen!
karina allen says
Thank you Kim! Blessings to you!
Bev @ Walking Well With God says
Karina,
I believe wholeheartedly in the scriptural command to “Be prepared to share the hope that is within you.” People can argue theology until the cows come home, but they can’t argue my story…my personal testimony as to how God has been so very faithful in my life. They can’t argue how I felt lost and now know I’m saved. They can’t argue when I give Him glory for anything big or small that He has chosen to do through me. Our personal testimony is powerful and it opens the door to sharing the Good News of the Gospel. Why do I have the hope that is within me?….well here’s why….The gospel says….
Like you pointed out, Karina, salvation is at stake. If Jesus was unashamed of me…do I not owe it to Him to be unashamed of telling the Good News of the sacrifice He made for me? Great message for our Sunday!
Blessings,
Bev xx
Kayte says
Beautifully said.
karina allen says
Amen Bev!!!! I totally think that way too! I’m not much of a debater. I am more of the person that tells my story. No can argue with the power of a changed life or the work of God that I have witnessed.
Bless you sister!
Eunice says
I struggled with being in places of difficulty. . .having to deal with others who just don’t see there’s a picture bigger than the one that they fit in. Then I began to ask myself what does God want to do in me. . .what does He want me to do for others? Where do we meet His glory in this? How does my faith fuel me in this? Where is my light? Is it shining? Sometimes my answers require me to do some changing. . .to humble myself. To love better. . .shine brighter. Sacrifice. . . Turn the other cheek. . .cry even. But in all things I know God will find a way to work for my good and His glory not mine.
karina allen says
That’s beautiful Eunice! Those are some real deal questions sister!
May God continue to work in you and through you in those difficult places. He is much glorified in you!!!!
Tonya Robinson says
Yes! Yes! He is worthy of our whole life, worthy of living for, worthy of dying for. He is worthy to be proclaimed from the rooftops. Worthy of all our love because He loved us first. He loved us and gave himself up for us on the cross to pay for our sin and bring us into the family of God. When we repent of our sin and believe in Jesus work on the cross for us, we enter into the Kingdom of God and eternal life. Jesus delivered me from spiritual darkness and a life of sin twenty one years ago and I love Him more today than ever. Jesus is my life, my everything and I am unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ! Let’s tell the world! Thank you Karina!
Yvonne says
Hallelujah to that Tonya!
Shout it from the rooftops!
Or tell one soul today, face to face.
(Talking to myself….)
karina allen says
Tonya! Girl! I’m about to do a Holy Ghost dance!!!! That’s some good preaching sister!!!!
Beth Williams says
Karina,
I’m not one for the popular either and I never have been. I’ve done life my way not being swayed. My belief is that it’s in the Bible God said it and that settles it! Don’t add or subtract from the true word of God. One day we will all bow down to the one true king!!
It has taken time to come to the place I find myself in now. Used to a “denominational” Christian. Living by the values and creeds of the church. Now I am a ‘Christian” not bound by any denomination, but by the Bible. My pastor reads the Bible, preaches the word, and lets God do His work. It hit me one day and I got re baptized (dunked instead of sprinkling).
As for sharing the gospel, I used to think it was hard. What story did I have to tell? God has given me a great testimony. I can also just life my life in such a way that people want what I have!
Blessings:)
karina allen says
Amen Beth!
I live that way too. The Bible is life and breath and guidance. It’s perfect and holy!
May God continue to use your story with Him mightily. May He further the Gospel and build His kingdom.
Blessings!!!
Debbie says
Love this! Thank you!
karina allen says
Thank you Debbie!!!
Be blessed!
Diane Bailey says
Karina, you are such a positive person, especially when it comes to sharing Christ with others. It is not surprising at all that God brings those searching into your path. Thank you for this encouragement today. Love you, Friend!
karina allen says
I love you friend!!! You are so kind to me!!!
Thank you for reading and sharing!!!
Carin says
Mahalo nui for this amazing message on this beautiful Sunday!
karina allen says
Thank you Carin for reading!
What does Mahalo nui mean? Thank you?
Rebecca L Jones says
A very timely word, I have trouble sharing healing at times. People are so focused on themselves and their problems, they don’t see Christ right in front of them. He saves, heals and delivers, but don’t confuse Him with the enemy who comes to kill, steal and destroy. Choose life. As always, a good message Karina.
karina allen says
Amen Rebecca!
You are so sweet! Thank you for reading!
Blessings to you sister!
Ruth says
Amen! Amen! and Amen! We need to LIVE what we believe without any compromise. In a world of generally weak believers may we take the courage to count the cost, stand strong, take up our cross and Follow HIM!! I am also one who does not go with the flow and it is so encouraging to read this. Thank you!
karina allen says
Yea Ruth! I’m so glad you were encouraged!
Let’s stay strong and stay the course together no matter the cost!
Penny says
Karina,
I’m a day late, but wanted to thank you for sharing your words. I believe, yes we should share Him, unashamed.
Penny
karina allen says
Thank you for reading and sharing Penny!
Let’s live unashamed together sister!!!
Christina Warrington says
The Lord is My SHEPHERD, and I shall follow Him. I an going through a nasty divorce. I chose Christ, and so will be on my own. My son is not a believer, nor my 2 brothers. I just found out my 1 brothers family is following and intrigued by a satanic band. They wear demonic masks and give out souvenirs with marks and signs on them. My necessary are very young, 12, 9, and 6, and go to these on certs with their parents. I will be with them on Thanksgiving and am so unsure of how to treat this whole evil in their Iives. My other brother doesn’t believe either, so he will not be of any help. Please pray for me and this situation
I know God knows and has control over all things. Thank you for being here.
Christina
karina allen says
Praying for you Christina!
May God come through in ways you can’t even imagine. May He be made glorious and shown mighty in this situation. God has healing and restoration and redemption awaiting you. He is with you. Let Him carry you and lead you. He alone is your peace, strength and joy.
K. Ann Guinn says
And “greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world”! Praying that the love of Christ will be more powerful in your family’s gathering and lives as it shines through you, his child. Thank God that he is greater than the Enemy.