Fellowship of the Unashamed

By Capazin Thornton

 

As the world races on a fast track towards hell and destruction, the fellowship of the unashamed Christ believers must stand up in the spirit, shake heaven and earth with prayers, decrees, declarations and praise, and be evidence for the case of Jesus Christ.

The Ashamed

• Ashamed believers don’t want to ruffle any feathers or rattle any cages.
• Ashamed believers don’t want to offend anybody with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Ashamed believers want to blend in, not stick out as a Christian. (Don’t want nobody hating on them)
• Ashamed believers are world chasers, not God Chasers.

The Unashamed

1. The unashamed are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Rom 1:16)
2. The unashamed are not ashamed of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8)
3. The unashamed passionately and lovingly pursue the lost to the ends of the earth.
4. The unashamed lift up and magnify the Name of Jesus anywhere and everywhere.
5. The unashamed are burning and shining lights in a world of darkness.

Declaration of the Unashamed

Years ago I read this declaration I’m about to share with you. Perhaps you have read it on other sites. I feel it is a right now declaration. If you are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, this declaration is for you. Own it and declare it!

“I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed.

I have Holy Spirit power.

The die has been cast.

I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made.

I am a disciple of His.

I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

For my past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure.

I am finished and done with low living, cheap talking, sight walking, small planning,   smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need prominence, prosperity, positions, promotions, plaudits or popularity.

I don’t have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.

For now I love by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, uplifted by prayer I labor with power.

My faith is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is heaven,

My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, and my guide reliable. My mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate with the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, let up, shut up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go until He comes, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He stops me.

Then when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, for my banner will be clear!”

—Anonymous African Pastor

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Are you in the fellowship of the unashamed? If not, why not? Please feel free to post your comments.

Capazin Thornton is a Christian speaker and author in Orange County, California.