“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…” — Romans 1:16 (NKJV)
Jesus didn’t hide who He was—and He made it clear that following Him meant standing with Him. “If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when He comes in His glory…” (Luke 9:26). The gospel was never meant to be tucked away—it’s meant to be proclaimed with boldness and love.
Paul wasn’t afraid to speak the name of Jesus in public. He wasn’t worried about cultural pressure or political correctness. Why? Because he knew something: the gospel is power. Not just words or ideas, but transforming, saving, supernatural power.
And Paul had been transformed by that power himself. He had once opposed Jesus with a hardened heart—but then encountered the love of God firsthand. He knew where he was headed without the gospel, and now he lived with a deep love for those who were just as lost and hardened as he had been. He ministered out of the overflow. That’s what love does—it compels us.
You don’t have to be eloquent—you just have to be unashamed. When you share Jesus, you’re not promoting religion; you’re announcing rescue. You’re introducing people to the Savior who died for them, rose for them, and still saves today.
The world needs bold believers, not perfect ones. People are looking for real answers, real hope, and real love. You carry all three in the message of the cross.
So don’t be silent. Let the gospel flow from your lips and your life. It’s not your job to convince or convict—that’s the Holy Spirit’s work. But it is your job to open your mouth, open your life, and open the door for Jesus to walk through.
You are not ashamed, because you know the One who saved you. And as you receive more revelation of His love and truth, fear will shrink and boldness will rise. The more you realize what you've been given, the more your heart will long to help others find the same. You’ll live to help the lost around you—because love has filled your heart.
Let the world see your confidence—not in yourself, but in Christ. Let them see that you're unashamed, because you’ve been transformed.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Jesus didn’t hide who He was—and He made it clear that following Him meant standing with Him. “If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when He comes in His glory…” (Luke 9:26). The gospel was never meant to be tucked away—it’s meant to be proclaimed with boldness and love.
Paul wasn’t afraid to speak the name of Jesus in public. He wasn’t worried about cultural pressure or political correctness. Why? Because he knew something: the gospel is power. Not just words or ideas, but transforming, saving, supernatural power.
And Paul had been transformed by that power himself. He had once opposed Jesus with a hardened heart—but then encountered the love of God firsthand. He knew where he was headed without the gospel, and now he lived with a deep love for those who were just as lost and hardened as he had been. He ministered out of the overflow. That’s what love does—it compels us.
You don’t have to be eloquent—you just have to be unashamed. When you share Jesus, you’re not promoting religion; you’re announcing rescue. You’re introducing people to the Savior who died for them, rose for them, and still saves today.
The world needs bold believers, not perfect ones. People are looking for real answers, real hope, and real love. You carry all three in the message of the cross.
So don’t be silent. Let the gospel flow from your lips and your life. It’s not your job to convince or convict—that’s the Holy Spirit’s work. But it is your job to open your mouth, open your life, and open the door for Jesus to walk through.
You are not ashamed, because you know the One who saved you. And as you receive more revelation of His love and truth, fear will shrink and boldness will rise. The more you realize what you've been given, the more your heart will long to help others find the same. You’ll live to help the lost around you—because love has filled your heart.
Let the world see your confidence—not in yourself, but in Christ. Let them see that you're unashamed, because you’ve been transformed.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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January
Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded
February
Day 26: Press Toward the GoalDay 27: Led by the SpiritDay 28: Walk in the SpiritDay 29: Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound MindDay 30: Empowered From On HighDay 31: Healing Is in the AtonementDay 32: Minister Healing to OthersDay 33: Pray in the SpiritDay 34: The Spirit Helps Our WeaknessDay 35: Be Filled ContinuouslyDay 36: Gifts of the SpiritDay 37: Spirit-Led MinistryDay 38: Fruit of the SpiritDay 39: The Spirit Bears WitnessDay 40: Walk Worthy of Your CallingDay 41: Love Is the GreatestDay 42: Unity of the SpiritDay 43: Forgive One AnotherDay 44: Serve in LoveDay 45: Bear One Another’s BurdensDay 46: Honor Others Above YourselfDay 47: Godly RelationshipsDay 48: Love in the HomeDay 49: Hospitality and GenerosityDay 50: Giving and GenerosityDay 51: Pray Without Ceasing Day 52: Seated with Christ in AuthorityDay 53: Reigning in Life Through Christ