NOTHING OF SHAME
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The gospel of Christ is good news; it is nothing to be ashamed of, it is something to glory in. The Bible says in Jeremiah 9:24- “But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight saith the LORD”.
Some glory in their acquisitions in life, others glory in their good looks; but true and lasting glory comes from your relationship with God and your association with His glorious gospel. We brought nothing into this world and it is certain that we will not go with nothing. Anything that cannot guarantee eternal glory is not fit to live for. If it all ends here, what happens to you hereafter?
Don’t be deceived. We have no enduring city here; we are all pilgrims here on earth, we are simply passing through. There is something about your walk here that is meant to cater for the life hereafter and it borders on your association with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This far reaching effect of the gospel which spans into eternity makes the gospel something you ought not to be ashamed of.
If you are ashamed of the gospel, then get set for the pains of a Christ-less eternity in the lake of hell fire. Your association with the gospel in spirit and in truth exempts you from eternal reproach. The glory you earn for yourself in your association with the gospel is the glory of eternal bliss, it transcends this realm and you must never toil with it.
Your association with the gospel is said to be productive when there are evidences of the gospel in your life. Scriptures affirm that by their fruits ye shall know them. James in his writing proclaimed – “Faith without works is dead; for as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” James 2:20 & 26.
Your association with the gospel without the evidence of the gospel in your life, makes you a noise maker and it will drive you to a dead end. The gospel is something to pride in; arise and grab every gospel evidence there is in the Word and world of God that makes you stand as a proof that God is alive in you.