Unafraid, unashamed.
Have we forgotten this?
I am a part of the fellowship of the Unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit Power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.
My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won't give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I've preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes.
And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear for "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.." (Romans 1:16)
(Dr Bob Moorehead)
Maybe I did. Over time, I forgot this promise we all made at Oasis camp. Forgot, or it faded away in my mind and my life.
Over the past few days I've been thinking about a lot of things. Take up piano lessons like my dad wants me too? Study local or overseas? Why would any top overseas university accept me anyway? Everyday, the pressures of JC life weigh on my shoulders. Endless announcements by the HECG (Higher Education Career Guidance) teachers are made every morning. People say, take this up to boost your portfolio! Well I must admit, I am nothing but mediocre, average, in the eyes of the world. I cannot boast of top grades, nor can I boast of a shining cca record.
But I can and I will boast in my awesome God.