Focus on God

 12 Sep 25

Today's devotional: taken from YouVersion, Life Application Study Bible Devotion 


Focus on God

Paul was not ashamed because his message was the gospel of Christ, the Good News. It was a message of salvation, it had life-changing power, and it was for everyone. When you are tempted to be ashamed, remember what the Good News is all about. If you focus on God and on what God is doing in the world rather than on your own inadequacy, you won't be ashamed or embarrassed.


“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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Reflections

If we know it is for the good for all people, then ya, why are we ashamed? I ask myself the same question too as I do find myself stuck, because I do not know where to begin. So am I ashamed of the gospel? Am I afraid of being judged by men? But do I not agree that God is great and I believe wholeheartedly in His word? Do I lack courage? What am I afraid of?


There are multitudes of questions that I pause and asked myself why and why not. And if I were to be honest, I think I lack courage to speak, to open my mouth to spread the gospel because I was afraid people may say nasty things or scold me. However, as I ponder about this further, I remember how Jesus gave His all for us, regardless how painful it had been. He was humiliated, stoned, flocked and crucified all for our sake. On the reverse, I couldn’t even open my mouth to spread the good news? I’m afraid of being judged, etc.? How Jesus would have loved me in vane.. who only received and didn’t give.. 


Lord, I humbly come before You and repent of my selfishness. I was relying on myself more than on You. I was depending on my own mouth and skills to speak and spread the good news when I know deep down, Father You have the means to guide the very words that I say, that it will bring You glory, that a seed will be planted, that more people will get to know You. Forgive me Lord on my ignorance and the thoughts of my unworthiness, fear to even speak. Forgive me Lord, for the lack of trust and my unbelief that I cannot do anything but had forgotten You are the Lord that brings salvation to mankind. I am NOT the saviour but I can be a planter that plants seeds.


Father I ask that You grant me more faith and courage to open my mouth to speak and spread the good news about You. To sing Your praises in times even when it can be difficult, for Your thoughts and plans are always greater. Thank You so much Father for Your mercy and grace towards me. All praise and thanks be to God and for Your glory! Amen!🙏🏻 

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