ASHAMED OF ME / LUKE 9:26

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(KJV) Luke 9:26

 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

Choosing Boldness: What it Truly Means to Be Unashamed of Jesus

In a culture that constantly pressures us to blend in, standing up for your faith can feel incredibly daunting. It is easy to remain silent when conversations shift toward spiritual truths, or to hide your convictions to avoid an awkward look, a lost promotion, or a fractured friendship.

However, in Luke 9:26, Jesus delivers a sobering warning that calls every believer out of the shadows:

“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”

This isn’t just a simple reminder to be bold; it is a critical warning about the eternal cost of keeping our faith hidden away.

What Does It Mean to Be Ashamed of Jesus?

To be ashamed of Jesus goes beyond experiencing a passing moment of social awkwardness. It means experiencing a deep-seated embarrassment or fear regarding our identification with the life, values, and radical goals that Jesus taught.

We see this manifest in our lives when we are:

• Ashamed of His Word: Hesitating to claim that everything in the Scriptures is divine truth, or twisting its teachings to align with modern social pressures.
• Ashamed to Live It Out: Refusing to take up our cross daily, and instead prioritizing our personal reputation, comfort, or worldly approval over the call of discipleship.
• Ashamed to Speak His Name: Remaining intentionally silent in public spaces, workplaces, or social circles when an opportunity arises to defend the gospel or acknowledge Christ.

When we let social conformity dictate our allegiance, we begin to cut ourselves off from the Source of life. Scripture is clear throughout its pages that if we deny Him before men, He will have no choice but to reject us on judgment day (Matthew 10:33; Mark 8:34; Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:8).

The Cure for Spiritual Timidity

The antidote to shame is not self-manufactured confidence; it is a deeper love and awe for who Jesus is. When we truly realize that the creator of the universe endured the ultimate shame of the cross for us, our earthly reputation begins to lose its grip.

Following Jesus requires us to actively trade cultural approval for eternal glory. We must ask ourselves daily: Whose opinion matters more to me—sinful, mortal men, or the Son of Man returning in the fullness of His heavenly glory?

Let’s choose to step out of the shadows. Let’s read our Bibles proudly, speak His truth lovingly, and live lives that clearly demonstrate our allegiance to the King.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I have allowed the fear of man to silence my testimony or dictate my actions. I never want to shrink back or behave as though I am ashamed of You, Your cross, or Your holy Word. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and grant me unshakeable courage and boldness. Help me to proudly declare Your name and live out Your truths in every circle I step into. Let my life be a clear reflection of my allegiance to You, so that on the day You return in Your magnificent glory, I may be found running joyfully to meet You. In Your holy and precious name, Amen.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

1. WHOEVER LOSES HIS LIFE / LUKE 9:24
2. TAKE UP HIS CROSS DAILY / LUKE 9:23
3. WARNED THEM NOT TO TELL / LUKE 9:21
4. FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND / LUKE 9:12-17
5. HEROD THE TETRARCH / LUKE 9:7
6. PREACH THE KINGDOM … HEAL THE SICK / LUKE 9:2
7. AUTHORITY TO DRIVE OUT ALL DEMONS / LUKE 9:1
8. DON’T BE AFRAID JUST BELIEVE / LUKE 8:50
9. TOUCHED HIS CLOAK / LUKE 8:44
10. A DEMON-POSSESSED MAN / LUKE 8:27-33
11. MY MOTHER AND BROTHERS / LUKE 8:21
12. WHOEVER HAS WILL BE GIVEN MORE / LUKE 8:18
13. CHOKED BY LIFE’S WORRIES / LUKE 8:14
14. BELIEVE FOR A WHILE … FALL AWAY / LUKE 8:13
15. TAKES AWAY THE WORD / LUKE 8:12
16. PARABLE OF THE SOWER / LUKE 8:5
17. PARABLE / LUKE 8:4
18. HELPING TO SUPPORT THEM / LUKE 8:3
19. SHE LOVED MUCH / LUKE 7:47
20. WEEPING / LUKE 7:37-38
21. WISDOM IS PROVED RIGHT BY ALL HER CHILDREN / LUKE 7:35
22. GLUTTON AND A DRUNKARD / LUKE 7:34
23. JOHN / LUKE 7:28
24. A REED SWAYED / LUKE 7:24
25. HIS HEART WENT OUT TO HER / LUKE 7:13
26. SUCH GREAT FAITH / LUKE 7:9
27. DO NOT DO WHAT I SAY / LUKE 6:46
28. HIS HEART / LUKE 6:45
29. GIVE / LUKE 6:38
30. DO NOT JUDGE / LUKE 6:37
31. DO NOT STOP HIM FROM TAKING YOUR TUNIC / LUKE 6:29
32. LOVE YOUR ENEMIES / LUKE 6:27
33. WOE TO YOU WHEN ALL MEN SPEAK WELL / LUKE 6:26
34. WOE TO YOU WHO ARE RICH / LUKE 6:24
35. HOW THEIR FATHERS TREATED THE PROPHETS / LUKE 6:23
36. WHEN MEN HATE YOU / LUKE 6:22
37. YOU WHO WEEP / LUKE 6:21
38. BLESSED YOU WHO ARE POOR / LUKE 6:20
39. SERMON ON THE PLAIN / LUKE 6:17-19
40. SPENT THE NIGHT PRAYING / LUKE 6:12
41. JESUS AND THE SABBATH / LUKE 6:2-10
42. SABBATH / LUKE 6:1
43. ‘THE OLD IS BETTER’ / LUKE 5:39
44. NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS / LUKE 5:37
45. IN THOSE DAYS THEY WILL FAST / LUKE 5:35
46. EAT AND DRINK WITH … ‘SINNERS’ / LUKE 5:30
47. SON OF MAN / LUKE 5:24
48. JESUS KNEW WHAT THEY WERE THINKING / LUKE 5:22
49. CARRYING A PARALYTIC / LUKE 5:18
50. THE POWER OF THE LORD WAS PRESENT / LUKE 5:17
51. PRAYERS OF JESUS / LUKE 5:16
52. YOU WILL CATCH MEN / LUKE 5:9-10
53. HEALED THEM / LUKE 4:40
54. AN EVIL SPIRIT / LUKE 4:33-35
55. HIS MESSAGE HAD AUTHORITY / LUKE 4:32
56. HE HAS ANOINTED ME / LUKE 4:18-19
57. THE SPIRIT ON ME / LUKE 4:18
58. SATAN’S USE OF SCRIPTURE / LUKE 4:10
59. THE DEVIL / LUKE 4:9
60. THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD / LUKE 4:5
61. DOES NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE / LUKE 4:4
62. JESUS FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 4:1-2
63. JESUS’ GENEALOGY / LUKE 3:23
64. HOLY SPIRIT DESCENDED ON HIM / LUKE 3:22
65. HE WILL BURN UP THE CHAFF / LUKE 3:17
66. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / LUKE 3:16
67. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / LUKE 3:8
68. CAESAR … PILATE … HEROD / LUKE 3:1-2
69. JESUS GREW IN WISDOM / LUKE 2:52
70. I HAD TO BE IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE / LUKE 2:49-51
71. THE CHILD GREW / LUKE 2:39-40
72. ANNA … WORHIPED / LUKE 2:36-38
73. A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR OWN SOUL / LUKE 2:33-35
74. RIGHTEOUS AND DEVOUT – WAITING FOR THE CONSOLATION / LUKE 2:25-32
75. A PAIR OF DOVES / LUKE 2:24
76. PRESENT HIM TO THE LORD / LUKE 2:22-23
77. THEY SPREAD THE WORD / LUKE 2:17-18
78. A SAVIOR … CHRIST THE LORD / LUKE 2:11
79. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
80. A MANGER / LUKE 2:6-7
81. HOLINESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS / LUKE 1:68-75
82. GOD MY SAVIOR / LUKE 1:46-47
83. AS YOU HAVE SAID / LUKE 1:38
84. THE HOLY ONE / LUKE 1:34-35
85. HIS FATHER DAVID / LUKE 1:32-33
86. YOU WHO ARE HIGHLY FAVORED / LUKE 1:28
87. PLEDGED TO BE MARRIED / LUKE 1:26-27
88. SPIRIT AND POWER OF ELIJAH – THE FATHERS OF THEIR CLILDREN / LUKE 1:17
89. FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – WINE FERMENTED DRINK / LUKE 1:15
90. DIVISION OF ABIJAH DESCENDANT OF AARON / LUKE 1:5
91. THEOPHILUS / LUKE 1:1-4
92. Crews N Away: Anchored in Grace

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