God has strange ways to accomplish something. His timing, His purpose, and the people He chooses to accomplish something is beyond human comprehension!

Jesus is a friend of believers! – John 15:15

LORD, I seek forgiveness for overlooking the biblical significance of being PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel! Pope Francis

Peter, after all, was so ashamed of Jesus that he denied the Lord before others, but Jesus forgave Peter when he repented! – (Luke 22:31–32)

I pray that church leaders would consider it as a divine duty to begin reminding church members to be PROUD of Jesus and His Gospel. Pope Francis

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

Believers should be PROUD of Jesus because…

Jesus prayed: LORD, if I hurt others, give me the strength to apologize, if people hurt me, give me the strength to forgive! – Ephesians 4:32

… because Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies as God loves them! – Matthew, chapter 5, verse 44

…because Jesus taught His followers: “ to be kind and forgive one another as God forgave you……” – Ephesians 4:32 esv,

…because Jesus taught His followers: “If you love only those who love you, what is great in that…” – St. Matthew 5:46,

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…because Jesus is a friend of believers! – John 15:15

Love doesn’t necessarily breed pride but pride breeds Love!

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PROUD OF JESUS - Movement is to Dignify Jesus Beyond Love! / Pope Leo XIV