I’m proud of Jesus because…

“Jesus is a friend of believers…”  – John 15:15

                                                   LORD, Just a few months back, I was struggling with a Biblical question – overlooked for 2, 000 years:

Should Believers be PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel?

                                                                 ➢ Could anyone maintain Christian or Catholic faith or claim to be a “Believer” without, being PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel?

Luke 9:26  –  “Whoever is ashamed of me and my worlds….”

                    I look to no one else for wisdom. I humbly ask for Your help in making one of the most important decisions in my life becauseIe don’t know how to make it without You.

                                     Please, give me direction and wisdom so that I can make the right decision and bring glory to Your name. Amen!

                                        Believers should be PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel for several reasons:

            *Message of Salvation : The Gospel is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. It offers hope, forgiveness, and eternal life, which is a profound gift that believers cherish.

                *Transformative Power : The teachings of Jesus have the power to transform lives. Many believers have experienced personal change and growth through their faith, making them proud to share their stories and the message of the Gospel.

                               *Identity in Christ : Being proud of Jesus and His Gospel helps believers to embrace their identity as children of God. It fosters a sense of belonging and purpose within the faith community.

                                         *Call to Share : Jesus commissioned His followers to spread the Gospel (Matthew 28:19). Being proud of this mission encourages believers to actively share their faith with others, fulfilling their calling.

                                                          *Community and Support : Pride in Jesus and His Gospel can strengthen the bonds. It creates a supportive environment where believers can encourage one another in their faith journeys.

                                                                   *Witness to the World : When believers express pride in their faith, it serves as a witness to others. It can inspire curiosity and interest in the Gospel, leading others to explore their own faith.

                                                                         **Overall, being proud of Jesus and His Gospel is about celebrating the love, grace, and truth that He brings into the world. Pope Leo XIV

                            * I pray that churches break their centuries-old silence over the biblical significance of being PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel!

Luke 9:26  –  “Whoever is ashamed of me and my worlds…”

                                                               * I pray that church leaders begin reminding their church members to be PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel.

                                                                       Mark 8:38   –  “If anyone is ashamed of me and my worlds…

                                                                                                                   *  I pray that church leaders of all denominations to consider it as a divine  duty to awaken the “Believers” with the biblical significance of being PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel.

Romans 1:16 says, “For I’m not ashamed of His Gospel…”

                            Historically, over 37 million churches world-wide were silent  over PROUD OF JESUS  and are still  waiting for the divine direction from   God (Psalm 32:8 ) about the biblical significance of being PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel!