Introduction: Has there ever been a time when you were intimidated with fear and insecurity and subsequently did not witness? Probably all of us have been put in situations—perhaps as a younger Christian, in an argument with family members, or just plain out in public—when caught off guard. Even impetuous, big, and burly Peter struck out with three strikes as he denied knowing Jesus.

1. Ashamed of Jesus with intimidation? (Rom 10:11) – “For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”

The word ashamed is καταισχύνω, which means to confound, dishonour, or to make ashamed, blush, etc. It also has to do with “to shame down,” i.e., to disgrace. Truthfully, when you are around other people, do you get intimidated?

 

Once you’ve been saved—changed—you then have the power to overcome fear and rejection. Trust Jesus to be your power source in living the Christian life and witnessing to others who are not Christians.

 

Have you ever suffered persecution? For all of us, it was probably minor compared to the disciples as well as other Christians in third-world countries. By the way, Jesus said that we would suffer! Expect it!! Endure it!!!

 

4. Ashamed of Jesus in the revelation! (1John 2:28) – “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.”

Imagine stepping out of or living outside of the Will of God when Jesus appears. Terrible! Talk about shame!! We never know when He will appear. Stay prepared.

 

Conclusion: Remember, Jesus Christ says that if we are ashamed of Him, then He will be ashamed of us. Here is the acid test: “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven” (Matt 10:32–33).

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese